Recall 19V153 affects 16 2015-2016 Goshen Impulse shuttle buses for foldaway seat backs that unlock under load. Repair is free at any franchised Goshen dealer.
Goshen is recalling 16 2015-2016 Impulse shuttle buses equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats because the back seat cushion can fail to stay locked when loaded during a crash or sudden stop. If the seat back moves in a crash, the occupant faces an increased risk of injury, and Goshen dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seat in the 2015-2016 Goshen Impulse is a passenger seat built to rotate from a stowed position into an upright seating position. When it is set for use, the cushion and locking mechanism are supposed to hold the seat in place under passenger load, including during a sudden stop or crash.
The defect is in the seat back frame weldment, the welded frame structure inside the seat back. On affected seats, that frame was built too narrow and deforms the cushion dump mechanism, the latch system that lets the foldaway cushion move and then lock. Once that mechanism is distorted, the cushion does not stay locked as designed when load is applied.
The warning sign is the locking action itself. When the back cushion is moved upright, owners or drivers should hear an audible click, and the mechanism handle should rotate downward into the locked position. There is no visual difference between a recalled GO-ES Foldaway Seat and a remedy seat.
Who's affected?
Both model years are tied to the same seat assembly component.
| 2015 Goshen Impulse | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2016 Goshen Impulse | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 16 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents 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?
A foldaway seat back that moves during a crash leaves the occupant with an increased risk of injury. When raising the seat back, listen for the locking click and confirm the handle rotates downward into position. Schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Goshen dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2016 Goshen Impulse is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Goshen dealer to schedule the free Freedman GO-ES foldaway-seat repair that keeps the seat cushion locked under load.
- Bring the recall notice if Goshen mailed one. If not, reference recall number 19V153 when you call.
- Call Goshen customer service at 1-800-955-4236 with questions about scheduling or ownership records.
- Avoid seating passengers in the affected foldaway seat until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Goshen technician repairs the Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seat so the back seat cushion stays locked when it is upright and under load. The recall repair is free of charge. Freedman says it will reimburse recall-related repair costs, with parts and labor included. If you already paid for a related foldaway seat repair, contact Freedman customer service and keep your repair paperwork ready for the reimbursement claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 1, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 3, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 19, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| April 19, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 26, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V153?
Recall 19V153 covers 16 2015-2016 Goshen Impulse shuttle buses equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. The foldaway back seat cushion can fail to stay locked under load during a crash or sudden stop. Freedman will repair the seat for free.
What should I do if my 2015-2016 Goshen Impulse is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific shuttle bus is included in recall 19V153. If it is, contact Goshen customer service at 1-800-955-4236 or Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 to arrange the free foldaway-seat repair.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. The recall repair is free. Eldorado National-Kansas said Freedman will repair the GO-ES Foldaway Seat at no charge for included 2015-2016 Goshen Impulse shuttle buses under recall 19V153.
What is the safety risk in recall 19V153?
The safety risk is occupant injury in a crash. If the foldaway seat back moves instead of staying locked, the person in that seat has an increased risk of injury, according to recall 19V153.
When did the recall repair become available?
The recall repair became available when the recall began April 3, 2019. Owners of included 2015-2016 Goshen Impulse shuttle buses can contact Goshen or Freedman customer service to arrange the free seat repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V153000 |
|---|---|
| Goshen customer service | 1-800-955-4236 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V153 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V153000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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