Recall 13V008 covers 342 2006-2013 Goshen buses for a Ricon wheelchair-lift cable short-circuit fire risk. Repair will be free once available.
Goshen is recalling 342 2006-2013 buses, including Gc Ii and Pacer models, because the armored pendant cable on the Ricon wheelchair lift can be installed where it contacts the lift hardware. Contact with the power lug can short circuit and start a fire, and the Goshen dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
These 2006-2013 Goshen buses use a Ricon wheelchair lift, and some were built with an optional armored pendant cable. The pendant cable is the control cable for the lift pendant, the hand control used to raise, lower, and operate the wheelchair lift. It needs a clear path around the lift hardware so it is not caught while the lift moves.
On affected Gc Ii, Gc II-550, G-Force, Pacer, Pacer Ls, Pacer Ltd, and Sentinel buses, that cable was installed where it does not fully clear the wheelchair lift. Some buses also lacked the protective cover, or had the cover installed incorrectly. That leaves the cable exposed to contact with the lift during operation.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or operator will not have a reliable early symptom from the source filing, so the safer check is whether the bus VIN is included in recall 13V008.
Who's affected?
Spans 7 Goshen bus models across the 2006-2013 model years, all listed under the same equipment component.
| 2007 Goshen Gc Ii | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2009 Goshen Gc Ii | Equipment |
| 2008 Goshen Gc Ii | Equipment |
| 2011 Goshen Pacer | Equipment |
| 2009 Goshen Pacer | Equipment |
| 2008 Goshen Pacer | Equipment |
| 2008 Goshen Pacer Ls | Equipment |
| 2011 Goshen Sentinel | Equipment |
| 2012 Goshen G-Force | Equipment |
| 2012 Goshen Pacer | Equipment |
| 2009 Goshen Gc II-550 | Equipment |
| 2011 Goshen G-Force | Equipment |
| 2007 Goshen Gc II-550 | Equipment |
| 2008 Goshen Gc II-550 | Equipment |
| 2012 Goshen Pacer Ltd | Equipment |
| 2013 Goshen Pacer Ls | Equipment |
| 2007 Goshen Pacer | Equipment |
| 2010 Goshen Pacer | Equipment |
| 2006 Goshen Gc Ii | Equipment |
| 2010 Goshen Gc Ii | Equipment |
| 2011 Goshen Gc Ii | Equipment |
| 2012 Goshen Gc Ii | Equipment |
| 2010 Goshen Pacer Ls | Equipment |
| 2006 Goshen Pacer | Equipment |
| Units affected | 342 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific bus.
What's the safety risk?
A wheelchair lift cable that contacts the power lug can short circuit and start a fire. Treat this as an electrical fire risk around the lift area, and arrange the recall remedy when parts and instructions are available. Repair will be free at any franchised Goshen dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2013 Goshen Gc Ii, Pacer, Pacer Ls, Sentinel, G-Force, Gc II-550, or Pacer Ltd is included in this recall.
- Wait for Goshen or Ricon instructions before using the wheelchair lift if your bus has no owner notice.
- Call Goshen customer service at 1-574-970-6300 with questions and reference recall number 13V008.
- Install the free Ricon supplemental cover kit according to the recall instructions; the cover helps keep the armored pendant cable from contacting the wheelchair-lift power lug.
- Avoid using the wheelchair lift if the pendant cable rubs the lift, lacks a protective cover, or shows wiring damage.
What happens at the repair
The known remedy is a free supplemental cover kit from Ricon with installation instructions. Once the repair is available, a Goshen technician will use that kit to add the cover to the wheelchair lift pendant cable so the cable clears the lift and is protected from contact during lift operation. Parts and instructions are provided at no charge. Goshen is working with Ricon to notify owners, and owners can contact Goshen or Ricon for the repair path tied to recall 13V008.
Timeline
| January 14, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 8, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V008?
Recall 13V008 covers 342 2006-2013 Goshen buses equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift and optional armored pendant cable. The cable installation can let it contact the power lug at the lift base, causing a short circuit and fire risk. Ricon will provide the supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge.
What should I do if my 2006-2013 Goshen bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included in recall 13V008. If it is, contact Goshen at 1-574-970-6300 and ask for the Ricon wheelchair lift pendant cable cover kit remedy. Have recall 13V008 ready when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. The remedy for recall 13V008 is free. Goshen is working with Ricon to notify owners, and Ricon will provide the supplemental cover kit with instructions at no charge for affected buses.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a short circuit at the wheelchair lift. If the armored pendant cable contacts the power lug at the base of the lift, the short circuit can result in a fire. Confirm your VIN, then arrange the free cover kit remedy.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V008000 |
|---|---|
| Goshen customer service | 1-574-970-6300 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V008 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V008000 |
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 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →