Recall 14V661000: 2009–2014 Arboc Spirit OF Freedom, 2009–2014 Arboc Spirit OF Mobility

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Oct 21, 2014
Vehicles affected
280
Models
2
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Spirit of Mobility transit buses, models 191WB and 210WB, and Spirit of Freedom transit buses, models 191WB and 210WB, manufactured September 24, 2008, to March 27, 2014. The affected vehicles were built with an undersized wire to the fuel pump supply circuit.

The risk

The undersized wire may cause the fuel pump to not function, resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

ARBOC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2014. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555. ARBOC's number for this recall is TSB1401.

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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2009 Arboc Spirit OF Freedom
  • 2010 Arboc Spirit OF Freedom
  • 2011 Arboc Spirit OF Freedom
  • 2012 Arboc Spirit OF Freedom
  • 2013 Arboc Spirit OF Freedom
  • 2014 Arboc Spirit OF Freedom
  • 2009 Arboc Spirit OF Mobility
  • 2010 Arboc Spirit OF Mobility
  • 2011 Arboc Spirit OF Mobility
  • 2012 Arboc Spirit OF Mobility
  • 2013 Arboc Spirit OF Mobility
  • 2014 Arboc Spirit OF Mobility

Details

NHTSA campaign
14V661000
Manufacturer campaign
TSB1401
Manufacturer
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Owner letters
Oct 31, 2014
Components
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology