Recall 19V870000: 2017 Arboc Spirit OF Freedom, 2017 Arboc Spirit OF Mobility, 2018–2019 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit OF Freedom +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 9, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 35
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Spirit of Freedom and Spirit of Mobility vehicles equipped with Specialty Prolo Roof Hatches. The roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
The risk
If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
ARBOC will notify owners, and Specialty will replace the roof hatch handles free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555 or Specialty customer service at 1-800-951-7867.
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
- 2017 Arboc Spirit OF Freedom
- 2017 Arboc Spirit OF Mobility
- 2018 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit OF Freedom
- 2019 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit OF Freedom
- 2018 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit OF Mobility
- 2019 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit OF Mobility
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V870000
- Manufacturer
- ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
- Owner letters
- Dec 19, 2019
- Components
- Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit (Body & Structure)
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