NHTSA recall 92V021000
Electrical system
New Goshen Coach GC II Paratransit
Reported Feb 20, 199231 vehicles affectedTHE NEW GOSHEN COACH CORPBuilt Jun 1, 1990 – Jul 1, 1990
The defect
The rectifier installed in a vented compartment in the passenger side stepwell of the vehicle overheats and breaks down due to inadequate ventilation.
The risk
The overheating and breakdown of the rectifier causedsubsequent failures to the alternators of the vehicles involved.
The remedy
Move the rectifiers from the stepwell area to the underside of the bus behind the entrance door to insure proper ventilation.