Recall 15V-503: 2014–2015 Goshen Commander, 2014–2015 Goshen Connection and 11 more
Goshen Coach recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Aug 10, 2015, covering about 1,494 vehicles.
The problem
Goshen Coach (Goshen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Pacer, Pacer LS, PacerLTD, GCII, Impulse, Connection, Commander, G-Force, G-Force Access, G-FforceLTD, Sentinel, Sentinel UC, Mainstream Low Floor vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to July 27, 2015. The driver and passenger seat mounting space not have been properly tightened. The bolts can come loose and cause the seat to move if involved in a crash. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 207, "Seating Systems."
The risk
The failure of the seat to stay in place in the event of a crash increases the risk of injury to the occupant in that seat.
The fix
Goshen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2015. Owners may contact Goshen customer service at 1-574-970-6300.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Goshen Coach |
|---|---|
| Component | Seats |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 15V503000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Goshen Commander | 2014, 2015 | All years |
| Goshen Connection | 2014, 2015 | All years |
| Goshen G-Force | 2014, 2015 | All years |
| Goshen G-Force Access | 2014, 2015 | All years |
| Goshen G-Force LTD | 2014, 2015 | All years |
| Goshen Gcii | 2014, 2015 | All years |
| Goshen Impulse | 2014, 2015 | All years |
| Goshen Mainstream LOW Floor | 2014, 2015 | All years |
| Goshen Pacer | 2014, 2015 | All years |
| Goshen Pacer LS | 2014, 2015 | All years |
| Goshen Pacer LTD | 2014, 2015 | All years |
| Goshen Sentinel | 2014, 2015 | All years |
| Goshen Sentinel UC | 2014, 2015 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V-503?
Goshen Coach (Goshen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Pacer, Pacer LS, PacerLTD, GCII, Impulse, Connection, Commander, G-Force, G-Force Access, G-FforceLTD, Sentinel, Sentinel UC, Mainstream Low Floor vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to July 27, 2015. The driver and passenger seat mounting space not have been properly tightened. The bolts can come loose and cause the seat to move if involved in a crash. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 207, "Seating Systems."
How is recall 15V-503 fixed?
Goshen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2015. Owners may contact Goshen customer service at 1-574-970-6300.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.