CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- Goshen Coach (Goshen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Pacer, Pacer LS, PacerLTD, GCII, Impulse, Connection, Commander, G-Force, G-Force Access, G-FforceLTD, Sentinel, Sentinel UC, Mainstream Low Floor vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to July 27, 2015. The driver and passenger seat mounting space not have been properly tightened. The bolts can come loose and cause the seat to move if involved in a crash. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 207, "Seating Systems."
- Risk
- The failure of the seat to stay in place in the event of a crash increases the risk of injury to the occupant in that seat.
- Remedy
- Goshen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2015. Owners may contact Goshen customer service at 1-574-970-6300.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Goshen Coach vehicles, built between July 1, 2014 and July 27, 2015, may have driver and passenger seat mounting bolts that were not properly tightened. If the vehicle is involved in a crash, the bolts can loosen and allow the seat to move. The vehicles also do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 207 for seating systems.
A seat that does not stay in place during a crash increases the risk of injury to the person sitting in it.
Goshen will notify affected owners. Dealers will inspect and re-tighten the seat bolts at no charge. The recall began on September 3, 2015. Owners can contact Goshen customer service at 1-574-970-6300, and can check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
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