Vehicle recall 02V160001 · June 20, 2002

1999-2002 Goshen Bus

On certain buses equipped with cp traveling retractor lap (type 1) seat belts, the plastic cover housing the reserve end of the seat belt web can break.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: On certain buses equipped with cp traveling retractor lap (type 1) seat belts, the plastic cover housing the reserve end of the seat belt web can break. If the two halves of the cover completely separate, the connector portion of the belt will detach from the cover. Once detached, the connector rivet can separate from the connector frame causing the frame to become unusable.
Consequence: This condition cannot occur during use, however, the belt will be unsuable and may result in an occupant seating position without a seat belt. In the event of a vehicle crash, an unbelted individual could be seriously injured or killed.
Remedy: Amsafe will notify its customers and provide a plastic outer cover that snaps over the existing cover on units in the field and will replace broken seat belts free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact amsafe at 574-266-8330 or goshen coach at 574-264-7511.
Notes: Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 02V160001
Reported to NHTSA: June 20, 2002
Filed by: GOSHEN COACH
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,244
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

Recall 02V160001 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Goshen Bus (1999-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999

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