Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V274000 Reported August 28, 2001

Goshen coach/brake retarder

Veritrans Specialty Vehicles, Inc. · Power Train · 33 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01V274000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Veritrans Specialty Vehicles, Inc.
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
33
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 28, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: transit cutaway buses equipped with telma brake retarder driveshaft system option on vehicles built on a ford e-450 chassis with 186" wheelbases. these vehicles can experience driveshaft failure.

Safety Consequence

If the driveshaft fails, it can break and fall away while the vehicle is in motion, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash, personel injury or death.

Corrective Action

Goshen coach has notified all of its customers to remove the buses from services. while goshen coach is developing a permenant repair for this condition, dealers will remove the telma brake retarder and driveshaft and replace it with a standard driveshaft. owner notification began august 28, 2001. 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 goshen coach customer service department at 219-264-7511.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Veritrans Specialty Vehicles, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 01V274000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01V274000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V274000?

NHTSA recall 01V274000 was issued by Veritrans Specialty Vehicles, Inc. on August 28, 2001. It addresses: Goshen coach/brake retarder. The recall affects approximately 33 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Veritrans Specialty Vehicles, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V274000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.