Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V160001 Reported June 20, 2002

Goshen/seat belts/plastic cover housing

Goshen Coach · Seat Belts · 3,244 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
02V160001
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Goshen Coach
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
3,244
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 20, 2002

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

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 Goshen Coach dealer and reference recall ID 02V160001 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 02V160001

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

What is recall 02V160001?

NHTSA recall 02V160001 was issued by Goshen Coach on June 20, 2002. It addresses: Goshen/seat belts/plastic cover housing. The recall affects approximately 3,244 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Goshen Coach dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V160001 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.