2018 GOSHEN IMPULSE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 GOSHEN IMPULSE
The 2018 GOSHEN IMPULSE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, SEATS.
Recalls for the 2018 GOSHEN IMPULSE
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2018 GOSHEN IMPULSE, potentially affecting up to 420 vehicles.
Recall 19V102000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 73 vehicles affected
Defect: Eldorado National- Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Goshen Impulse, GCII, and Pacer shuttle buses equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series Wheelchair lifts, models K200, K201, K550, K551, S200, S550, S551. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. As such, these vehicles...
Consequence: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Eldorado will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will replace the lift positioning input cam, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2019. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
View full details →Recall 18V788000 — SEATS
| 27 vehicles affected
Defect: Eldorado National-Kansas (Eldorado National-Kansas) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Eldorado National Aerolite, Aerotech, Impulse, and World Trans vehicles, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in...
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Eldorado National-Kansas will notify owners, and Freedman Seating Company will repair the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2018. Owners may contact Eldorado National-Kansas customer service at 1-800-955-4236.
View full details →Recall 18V798000 — SEATS
| 76 vehicles affected
Defect: Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Champion Challenger, Defender, LF Transport, Goshen G-Force, and Impulse transit buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such...
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Champion will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 1-810-724-1753, extension 415 or Freedman customer service at 1-800-527-7477.
View full details →Recall 18V583000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 244 vehicles affected
Defect: Eldorado National-Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Eldorado Aerotech, Aero Elite, Transtech, Advantage, World Trans and Impulse transit buses, equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle floor height. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with...
Consequence: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Eldorado will notify owners and Ricon dealers will replace the injection molded cam with an aluminum machined cam, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2018. Owners may contact Eldorado National-Kansas customer service at 1-800-955-4236.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 GOSHEN IMPULSE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 GOSHEN IMPULSE.
Safety Rating for the 2018 GOSHEN IMPULSE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 GOSHEN IMPULSE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 GOSHEN IMPULSE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 GOSHEN IMPULSE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GOSHEN IMPULSE
- 2013 GOSHEN IMPULSE — 0 complaints
- 2014 GOSHEN IMPULSE — 0 complaints
- 2015 GOSHEN IMPULSE — 0 complaints
- 2016 GOSHEN IMPULSE — 0 complaints
- 2017 GOSHEN IMPULSE — 0 complaints
- 2018 GOSHEN IMPULSE (current)
- 2019 GOSHEN IMPULSE — 0 complaints
Other GOSHEN Models
- GOSHEN GOSHEN — 2 total complaints
- GOSHEN BUS — 0 total complaints
- GOSHEN COMMANDER — 0 total complaints
- GOSHEN CONNECTION — 0 total complaints
- GOSHEN EUROSHUTTLE — 0 total complaints
- GOSHEN G-FORCE — 0 total complaints
- GOSHEN G-FORCE ACCESS — 0 total complaints
- GOSHEN G-FORCE LTD — 0 total complaints