Vehicle recall 13V008000 · January 14, 2013
Goshen GC II, Pacer and 5 more models
The buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Goshen Coach is recalling certain buses as follows: GC II, model years 2006-2012; GCII-550, model years 2007-2009; G-Force, model years 2011-2012; Pacer, model years 2006-2012; Pacer LS, model years 2008, 2010, and 2013; Pacer LTD, model year 2012; and Sentinel, model year 2011. The buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.
- Consequence
- The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Goshen Coach is working with Ricon to notify owners. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit with instructions, free of charge. Owners may contact Goshen Coach at 1-574-970-6300 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
- 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
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V008000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 14, 2013
- Filed by
- Goshen Coach
- Owner notification
- March 8, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 342
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Goshen G-Force (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Goshen GC II (2006-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Goshen GC II-550 (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007
- Goshen Pacer (2006-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Goshen Pacer LS (2008, 2010, 2013): 2013, 2010, 2008
- Goshen Pacer LTD (2012): 2012
- Goshen Sentinel (2011): 2011
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.