| Make : GOSHEN | Model : GC II PARATRANSIT | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 19900601 - 19900701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V021000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19920311 | Date Received by ODI: 19920220 | Date Added to Database: 19920226 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: THE NEW GOSHEN COACH CORP | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NEW GOSHEN COACH | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 31 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE RECTIFIER INSTALLED IN A VENTED COMPARTMENT IN THE PASSENGER SIDE STEPWELL OF THE VEHICLE OVERHEATS AND BREAKS DOWN DUE TO INADEQUATE VENTILATION. |
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Consequence:
THE OVERHEATING AND BREAKDOWN OF THE RECTIFIER CAUSEDSUBSEQUENT FAILURES TO THE ALTERNATORS OF THE VEHICLES INVOLVED. |
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Remedy:
MOVE THE RECTIFIERS FROM THE STEPWELL AREA TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BUS BEHIND THE ENTRANCE DOOR TO INSURE PROPER VENTILATION. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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