NHTSA Recall 04V563000: Structure
VERITRANS SPECIALTY VEHICLES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 43 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Goshen Coach Emerald.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V563000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | November 23, 2004 |
| Owner notification | January 24, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." the high-back seating partially blocks the rear emergency exit window.
Safety risk
A window may not open after applying the required forces allowing a person to escape in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injuuries.
Remedy
Dealers will have the rear emergency exit window replaced with a solid rear window, and will have an emergency exit roof hatch installed in the roof of the bus to meet safety standard. The recall began january 24, 2005. Owners should contact vsv goshen at 574-206-7025.
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V563000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Goshen Coach Emerald | 2003, 2004 |
| Goshen Coach Euroshuttle | 2003, 2004 |
| Goshen Coach Gc II | 2003, 2004 |
| Goshen Coach Pacer II | 2003, 2004 |
| Goshen Coach Sentinel | 2003, 2004 |
| Goshen Coach Sentry | 2003, 2004 |
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.