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Campaign 15V503 Posted August 10, 2015 1,494 units

2014-2015 Goshen Multi-Model Recall 15V503: Seat Bolts

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 31, 2026

Recall 15V503 affects 1,494 2014-2015 Goshen vehicles for loose seat mounting bolts. Repair is free at any franchised Goshen dealer.

Goshen is recalling 1,494 2014-2015 Pacer, Commander, and G-Force Access vehicles because driver and passenger seat mounting bolts were not properly tightened. In a crash, a loose seat can move and increase injury risk for the occupant, and Goshen dealers will tighten the seat mounting hardware free of charge.

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What's wrong?

The seat mounting hardware in affected 2014-2015 Goshen vehicles is the set of bolts that fastens the driver and passenger seats to the floor structure. Those bolts are supposed to keep each seat fixed in position while the vehicle is driven and during a crash. The seat depends on that clamp force to stay anchored.

On these vehicles, the seat bolts were not tightened to Goshen's required torque at installation. Torque is the measured tightness that keeps a bolt from working loose. When the bolts are under-tightened, vibration and normal use can let them loosen further. In a crash, a loose seat can move instead of staying held to the vehicle structure.

There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is unlikely to feel a clear change during normal driving before the seat shifts under crash forces.

Who's affected?

Covers Goshen bus lines from the 2014 and 2015 model years, all tied to the seat assembly.

2014 Goshen G-Force Ltd seat assembly
2014 Goshen Pacer Ls seat assembly
2015 Goshen Commander seat assembly
2014 Goshen Commander seat assembly
2015 Goshen Connection seat assembly
Units affected1,494
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date.

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.

What's the safety risk?

If the seat bolts are loose, the seat can move instead of staying secured during a crash. That increases the risk of injury for the person using that seat. Until the inspection and bolt tightening are complete, use extra care with seating and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Goshen dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2015 Goshen Pacer, Pacer Ls, Pacer Ltd, Gcii, Impulse, Connection, Commander, G-Force, G-Force Access, G-Force Ltd, Sentinel, Sentinel Uc, or Mainstream Low Floor is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Goshen dealer to schedule the free seat-mounting-bolt inspection and tightening.
  3. Bring the recall notice if Goshen mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V503 when you call.
  4. Avoid using any seat that moves or feels loose until Goshen inspects and tightens the mounting bolts.
  5. Call Goshen customer service at 1-574-970-6300 with questions about the free repair.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Goshen technician inspects the driver and passenger seat mounting bolts and tightens any bolts that are loose or not properly secured. The work addresses the seat mounting issue described in recall 15V503, where loose bolts can let a seat move in a crash. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered by Goshen.

Timeline

August 10, 2015 NHTSA published the recall
August 13, 2015 Dealer notification began
August 17, 2015 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)
August 20, 2015 Dealer notification ended
September 3, 2015 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 15V503?

Recall 15V503 covers 1,494 2014-2015 Goshen vehicles with driver or passenger seat mounting bolts that were not properly tightened. In a crash, the seat can move instead of staying secured, increasing injury risk. Goshen dealers will inspect and re-tighten the bolts for free.

What should I do if my 2014-2015 Goshen vehicle is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 15V503. If it is, contact a franchised Goshen dealer to schedule the seat-bolt inspection and re-tightening. Reference recall number 15V503 when you call. The repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Goshen dealers will inspect and re-tighten the affected seat mounting bolts free of charge.

What is the safety risk in recall 15V503?

The safety risk is that a driver or passenger seat can fail to stay in place during a crash. That movement increases the risk of injury to the person in that seat. The dealer repair secures the seat mounting bolts for free.

What if I bought my Goshen vehicle used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2014-2015 Goshen vehicle is included, then call a franchised Goshen dealer or Goshen customer service at 1-574-970-6300.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V503000
Goshen customer service1-574-970-6300
NHTSA recall #15V503
NHTSA recall # (full)15V503000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →