Electrical systemRecall 92V-021 · 1990 New Goshen Coach GC II Paratransit
THE NEW GOSHEN COACH CORP recall 92V-021 covers 31 1990 New Goshen Coach GC II Paratransit for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on February 20, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V021000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE RECTIFIER INSTALLED IN A VENTED COMPARTMENT IN THE PASSENGER SIDE STEPWELL OF THE VEHICLE OVERHEATS AND BREAKS DOWN DUE TO INADEQUATE VENTILATION.
The risk
THE OVERHEATING AND BREAKDOWN OF THE RECTIFIER CAUSEDSUBSEQUENT FAILURES TO THE ALTERNATORS OF THE VEHICLES INVOLVED.
The fix
MOVE THE RECTIFIERS FROM THE STEPWELL AREA TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BUS BEHIND THE ENTRANCE DOOR TO INSURE PROPER VENTILATION.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PARATRANSIT BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-350 CUTAWAY CHASSIS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 1990 to July 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- ALTERNATOR RECTIFIER OVRHTNHTSA