Interior lightingRecall 09V-374 · 2005–2009 Goshen GC II
GOSHEN COACH recall 09V-374 covers 44 2005–2009 Goshen GC II for a interior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on September 24, 2009.
Source: NHTSA recall 09V374000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
GOSHEN COACH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2009 TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.
The risk
A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.
The fix
GOSHEN COACH IS WORKING WITH LUMINATOR AND LUMINATOR WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CONNECTOR BOARD ON ALL SIGNS, BUILT IN 2007 AND EARLIER, FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE ALSO SEE LUMINATOR'S DEFECT NOTICE 09E-054. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LUMINATOR AT 1-972-516-3033 OR GOSHEN COACH AT 574-970-6300.
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.