Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V274000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

WARRICK INDUSTRIES, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-08-28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V274000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Component
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer
WARRICK INDUSTRIES, INC.
Vehicles affected
33
Reported to NHTSA
2001-08-28
Owners notified
2001-08-28

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT CUTAWAY BUSES EQUIPPED WITH TELMA BRAKE RETARDER DRIVESHAFT SYSTEM OPTION ON VEHICLES BUILT ON A FORD E-450 CHASSIS WITH 186" WHEELBASES. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE DRIVESHAFT FAILURE.

Safety risk

IF THE DRIVESHAFT FAILS, IT CAN BREAK AND FALL AWAY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONEL INJURY OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

GOSHEN COACH HAS NOTIFIED ALL OF ITS CUSTOMERS TO REMOVE THE BUSES FROM SERVICES. WHILE GOSHEN COACH IS DEVELOPING A PERMENANT REPAIR FOR THIS CONDITION, DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TELMA BRAKE RETARDER AND DRIVESHAFT AND REPLACE IT WITH A STANDARD DRIVESHAFT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 28, 2001. 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 GOSHEN COACH CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 219-264-7511.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
GOSHEN COACH Gcii Cutaway BUS2001 2000

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.