Vehicle recall 08V579000 · November 4, 2008
Goshen GC II, Pacer II and 2 more models
These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Goshen is recalling 309 my 2005-2007 gcii, pacer II, pacer ltd, and sentinel buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
- Consequence
- A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
- Remedy
- Goshen is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07E097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or goshen at 1-574-970-6300.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V579000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 4, 2008
- Filed by
- GOSHEN COACH
- Owner notification
- December 16, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 309
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Goshen GC II (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
- Goshen Pacer II (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
- Goshen Pacer LTD (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
- Goshen Sentinel (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
Has your Goshen been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Goshen dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.