Recall 14V805000: 2015 Arboc Spirit OF Freedom, 2015 Arboc Spirit OF Mobility
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 19, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 94
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Spirit of Mobility, and Spirit of Freedom transit buses manufactured July 1, 2014, to December 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the exterior electrical connections for the side marker lights may not be weatherized.
The risk
Exposed electrical connections may short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
ARBOC will notify owners, and dealers will install heat shrink to weatherize the connections, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2015. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555. ARBOC's number for this recall is RC056301.
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
- 2015 Arboc Spirit OF Freedom
- 2015 Arboc Spirit OF Mobility
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V805000
- Manufacturer campaign
- RC056301
- Manufacturer
- ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
- Owner letters
- Jan 6, 2015
- Components
- Electrical system (Electrical System); Exterior lighting (Lighting)
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