Recall 10V116 covers 529 2008-2010 Goshen buses with Ricon lifts whose restraint belt can look latched. Get Ricon's free decal and training aid.
Goshen is recalling 529 2008-2010 Pacer Ltd, Sentinel, Pacer Ls, Pacer Ii, and Gc Ii buses fitted with Ricon public-use lifts because the restraint belt can look latched when it is not fully engaged. That fault allows the lift to run with an occupant on the platform, exposing the lift user to injury; the Goshen dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
On the 2008-2010 Goshen Pacer Ltd, Sentinel, Pacer Ls, Pacer Ii, and Gc Ii buses, the affected part is the restraint belt on the Ricon public-use lift. That belt is supposed to latch before the lift runs, so a passenger on the platform is held in place while the lift moves.
The problem is in the buckle and tongue connection. The operator can insert the belt tongue far enough that the belt looks latched, but not far enough to engage the latching mechanism. When that happens, the lift still runs even though the restraint belt is not fully secured.
There is no warning sign before failure. The practical clue is misleading: the belt can appear latched even when the tongue has not locked into the buckle. Treat any uncertain latch as unsafe until the belt is fully engaged.
Who's affected?
Spans 5 Goshen bus models across the 2008-2010 model years, all tied to adaptive and mobility equipment.
| 2010 Goshen Pacer Ltd | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| 2009 Goshen Sentinel | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Goshen Sentinel | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Goshen Pacer Ltd | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Goshen Pacer Ltd | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Goshen Pacer Ls | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Goshen Pacer Ls | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Goshen Pacer Ii | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Goshen Gc Ii | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Goshen Gc Ii | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Goshen Gc Ii | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Goshen Pacer Ii | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Goshen Pacer Ii | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Goshen Pacer Ls | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Goshen Sentinel | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| Units affected | 529 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the lift moves while the restraint belt is not properly buckled, the lift user can be injured. Before using the lift, confirm the belt is latched and contact the dealer for recall instructions. Repair will be free at any franchised Goshen dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2010 Goshen Pacer Ltd, Sentinel, Pacer Ls, Pacer Ii, or Gc Ii bus is included in this recall.
- Contact Goshen or Ricon customer service at 800-322-2884 for the warning decal and DVD-based training aid.
- Reference recall number 10V116 when you call about the Ricon public-use lift restraint-belt issue.
- Check that the lift restraint-belt tongue is fully engaged and latched before every lift operation.
- Bring the recall notice if Goshen mailed one, along with any service records for the Ricon lift.
What happens at the repair
Goshen is working with Ricon on this campaign. The listed remedy is not a parts replacement. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a DVD-based training aid for the public-use lift restraint belt. The recall began April 9, 2010, but the record does not describe a dealer-installed final repair. Once any final dealer remedy is available, the recall work is free. Ask the Goshen service desk how Ricon is handling the decal and training materials for your bus.
Timeline
| March 24, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 9, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V116?
Recall 10V116 covers 529 2008-2010 Goshen Pacer Ltd, Sentinel, Pacer Ls, Pacer Ii, and Gc Ii buses equipped with Ricon public-use lifts. The lift restraint belt can look latched without being fully engaged, allowing the lift to run with an occupant on the platform.
What should I do if my 2008-2010 Goshen Pacer Ltd, Sentinel, Pacer Ls, Pacer Ii, or Gc Ii is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 10V116. If it is, contact a franchised Goshen service location or Ricon customer service at 800-322-2884 for the warning decal and DVD-based training aid tied to this lift restraint-belt defect.
Does the recall remedy cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to provide recall remedies at no cost. For this campaign, Ricon handled the remedy for Goshen by providing a warning decal and DVD-based training aid for the affected public-use lifts.
What is the safety risk in recall 10V116?
The safety risk is injury to the lift user if the lift moves while the restraint belt is not properly buckled. The official consequence for recall 10V116 says the lift user can be injured when the lift moves without the restraint belt properly latched.
What warning signs should I watch for on the Ricon lift?
Watch for a restraint belt that appears latched even though the tongue is not fully engaged in the buckle. Until the remedy instructions are completed, confirm the belt is fully latched before operating the lift with an occupant on the platform.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V116000 |
|---|---|
| Goshen customer service | 800-322-2884 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V116 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V116000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →