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Campaign 12V199 Posted May 3, 2012 2,802 units

2007-2011 Goshen Transit Recall 12V199: Lift Latch

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 12V199 covers 2,802 2007-2011 Goshen transit buses for wheelchair lift roll-stop latches. Authorized Goshen dealers repair the lift at no charge.

Goshen is recalling 2,802 2007-2011 Pacer Ltd, Gc Ii, and Pacer Ls transit buses equipped with Braun Century-2 and Vista-2 wheelchair lifts because the outer barrier roll stop latches can bend or move out of alignment. An insufficiently latched roll stop can let a wheelchair ride over the barrier while the platform is raised, and the Goshen dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The wheelchair lift on these 2007-2011 Goshen transit buses is the powered platform that raises and lowers a wheelchair between the ground and the bus floor. Braun Century-2 and Vista-2 lifts use an outer barrier at the edge of the platform. Its roll stop latches hold that barrier in place so the wheelchair stays contained while the lift moves.

On affected buses, frequent lift use over time can bend the roll stop latches or move them out of alignment. When that happens, the outer barrier does not latch the way it was designed to latch. The lift still has its platform and barrier, but the edge protection is no longer dependable until the latch problem is corrected.

There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is the latch position and shape, so an owner or operator needs the lift inspected rather than relying on a dashboard light, sound, or ride change.

Who's affected?

Spans 7 Goshen bus lines across 5 model years (2007-2011), all tied to adaptive/mobility equipment.

2007 Goshen Pacer Ltd Equipment adaptive/mobility
2007 Goshen Gc Ii Equipment adaptive/mobility
2009 Goshen Pacer Ls Equipment adaptive/mobility
2009 Goshen Gc Ii Equipment adaptive/mobility
2008 Goshen Gc Ii Equipment adaptive/mobility
Units affected2,802

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?

An insufficiently latched roll stop can let a wheelchair ride over the stop while the lift platform is elevated. That can cause a fall and injury to the wheelchair occupant. Before using the lift, make sure the roll stop is latched and schedule the recall repair. Repair will be free at any franchised Goshen dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2011 Goshen Pacer Ltd, Gc Ii, Pacer Ls, Pacer, Sentinel, G-Force, or Gcii Connection transit bus is included in this recall.
  2. Wait for Goshen's owner notice before scheduling if your service provider says the recall repair is not open.
  3. Call Goshen at 1-574-970-6300 with questions and reference recall number 12V199.
  4. Schedule the free wheelchair-lift roll-stop latch repair that fixes the bent or misaligned outer barrier latch.
  5. Keep wheelchair lift passengers clear of the platform edge until the repair is complete.

What happens at the repair

Goshen's remedy directs affected owners to authorized Braun dealers for the wheelchair lift repair. At the dealer, the lift is checked for roll stop latch bending or misalignment on the outer barrier, then repaired as needed under the recall. The source remedy says the safety recall began during May 2012. Because no separate current remedy status is listed here, confirm the repair path when you contact the dealer. The recall repair is free once available for your VIN.

Timeline

May 3, 2012 NHTSA published the recall
May 15, 2012 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 12V199?

Recall 12V199 covers 2,802 2007-2011 Goshen transit buses equipped with Braun Century-2 and Vista-2 wheelchair lifts. The outer barrier roll stop latches can become bent or misaligned, creating a fall and injury risk for a wheelchair occupant on an elevated lift platform.

What should I do if my 2007-2011 Goshen Pacer Ltd, Gc Ii, Pacer Ls, Pacer, Sentinel, G-Force, or Gcii Connection is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 12V199. If it is, contact Goshen at 1-574-970-6300 or an authorized Braun dealer to arrange the wheelchair-lift repair. The repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost, and Goshen says authorized Braun dealers will perform the wheelchair-lift repair free of charge.

What is the safety risk?

The risk is a fall from an elevated wheelchair lift platform. If the outer barrier roll stop is not latched correctly, a wheelchair occupant can defeat it or ride over it and sustain an injury.

What if I bought this Goshen bus used?

The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Goshen bus is included, then reference recall 12V199 when you contact Goshen or an authorized Braun dealer.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V199000
Goshen customer service1-574-970-6300
NHTSA recall #12V199
NHTSA recall # (full)12V199000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →