Equipment
- Component
- Equipment
- Manufacturer
- GOSHEN COACH
- Vehicles affected
- 11
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2009-04-23
- Owners notified
- 2009-05-05
Defect description
GOSHEN COACH IS RECALLING 11 MY 2008-2009 GC II BUSES EQUIPPED WITH K410 AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER ASSEMBLIES SUPPLIED BY CARRIER. THE K410 UNIT IS INSTALLED ON THE TOP OF A BUS AND ITS COVER MAY NOT BE PROPERLY FASTENED BECAUSE OF A MECHANICAL INTERFERENCE.
Safety risk
IF THE COVER FASTENERS FAIL TO SECURELY FASTEN THE COVER IN PLACE, IT MAY BECOME DETACHED DURING BUS OPERATION, POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH OR CAUSE INJURY TO PEDESTRIANS.
Manufacturer remedy
GOSHEN COACH WILL WORK WITH CARRIER PLEASE SEE 09E013. CARRIER WILL PROVIDE A FREE RETROFIT REPAIR KIT TO REMEDY THE ISSUE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-800-673-2431 OR GOSHEN COACH AT 574-970-6300.