NHTSA Recall 01V274000: Driveshaft (power train)
WARRICK INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 33 vehicles. It affects 2000–2001 Goshen Coach Gcii Cutaway Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V274000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT |
| Report received | August 28, 2001 |
| Owner notification | August 28, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: transit cutaway buses equipped with telma brake retarder driveshaft system option on vehicles built on a ford e-450 chassis with 186" wheelbases. These vehicles can experience driveshaft failure.
Safety risk
If the driveshaft fails, it can break and fall away while the vehicle is in motion, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash, personel injury or death.
Remedy
Goshen coach has notified all of its customers to remove the buses from services. While goshen coach is developing a permenant repair for this condition, dealers will remove the telma brake retarder and driveshaft and replace it with a standard driveshaft. Owner notification began august 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact goshen coach customer service department at 219-264-7511.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V274000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.