Vehicle recall 04V563000 · November 23, 2004
Goshen Coach Emerald, Euroshuttle and 4 more models
Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." the high-back…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." the high-back seating partially blocks the rear emergency exit window.
- Consequence
- A window may not open after applying the required forces allowing a person to escape in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injuuries.
- Remedy
- Dealers will have the rear emergency exit window replaced with a solid rear window, and will have an emergency exit roof hatch installed in the roof of the bus to meet safety standard. The recall began January 24, 2005. Owners should contact vsv goshen at 574-206-7025.
- Notes
- Customers can also 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
- 04V563000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 23, 2004
- Filed by
- VERITRANS SPECIALTY VEHICLES, INC.
- Owner notification
- January 24, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 43
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Structure
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Goshen Coach Emerald (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Goshen Coach Euroshuttle (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Goshen Coach GC II (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Goshen Coach Pacer II (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Goshen Coach Sentinel (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Goshen Coach Sentry (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
Has your Goshen Coach been repaired?
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