GOSHEN COACH PACER II 2019: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR/WINDOW:EMERGENCY EXIT

Make : GOSHEN COACH Model : PACER II Year : 2019
Build Dates : 2018-08-01 - 2019-07-01
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V554000
Date Owner's Notified: 2019-09-16 Date Received by ODI: 2019-07-25 Date Added to Database: 2019-07-26
Manufacturers Involved: Goshen Coach
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR/WINDOW:EMERGENCY EXIT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 362
Summary:
      Champion Bus, Inc. "Champion" is recalling certain 2019 Challenger, Crusader, Defender and LF Transport and Goshen G-Force, Impulse and Pacer II shuttle buses equipped with Prolo roof emergency escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.
Consequence:
      If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy:
      Champion will notify owners, and dealers will replace the handle, free of charge. The recall began September 16, 2019. Owners may contact Champion customer service 1-810-724-1753, extension 415.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217
Notes:
      Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.