Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V008000 Reported January 14, 2013

Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit

Goshen Coach · N/A · 342 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V008000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Goshen Coach
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
342
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 14, 2013

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

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 13V008000 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 13V008000

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

What is recall 13V008000?

NHTSA recall 13V008000 was issued by Goshen Coach on January 14, 2013. It addresses: Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit. The recall affects approximately 342 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Goshen Coach dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V008000 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.