2012 Arboc Freedom | 2011 Arboc Spirit Of Mobility | 2012 Arboc Spirit Of Mobility | 2011 Arboc Freedom — Structure: body: roof and pillars
Published June 4, 2012 · Recall initiated: May 31, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V248000, published June 4, 2012 and initiated May 31, 2012. Recalling firm: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC; 2012 Arboc Freedom | 2011 Arboc Spirit Of Mobility | 2012 Arboc Spirit Of Mobility | 2011 Arboc Freedom — Structure: body: roof and pillars.
What's the hazard
ARBOC SPECIALTY VEHICLES, LLC (ARBOC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 SPIRIT OF MOBILITY AND FREEDOM TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 25, 2012, EQUIPPED WITH PROLO ROOF ESCAPE HATCHES. INCREASED FRICTION BETWEEN THE REAR PLATE ASSEMBLIES, P/NO. 009327, AND THE NYLON REAR POP-UP SUPPORT, P/NO. 008956, MAY RESULT IN AN OPENING FORCE OF THE PROLO ROOF HATCHES THAT EXCEEDS FEDERAL STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. THUS, THESE HATCHES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE.
What to do
ARBOC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS. SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING, INC. WILL PROVIDE SERVICE KITS ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO DEALERS AND OWNERS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 27, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ARBOC AT 1-574-825-1720 OR SMI AT 1-800-951-7867.
Get an email if ARBOC has another recall
Free. We only write when there's a new recall that matches. Unsubscribe in one click.
Recall details
- Brand
- ARBOC
- Model
- FREEDOM
- Manufacturer
- ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
- Lot
- 2012 ARBOC FREEDOM | 2011 ARBOC SPIRIT OF MOBILITY | 2012 ARBOC SPIRIT OF MOBILITY | 2011 ARBOC FREEDOM
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
Related recalls
- NHTSA2017 Arboc Spirit Of Independence | 2025 Arboc Spirit Of Independence — Suspension: critical fastenersJuly 24, 2026
- NHTSA2024 Arboc Spirit Of Freedom | 2023 Arboc Spirit Of Freedom — SeatsJuly 2, 2024
- NHTSA2021 Arboc Spirit Of Equess | 2019 Arboc Spirit Of Equess | 2020 Arboc Spirit Of Equess | 2018 Arboc Spirit OfMarch 18, 2021
- NHTSA2016 Arboc Spirit Of America | 2014 Arboc Spirit Of Liberty | 2018 Arboc Spirit Of America | 2017 Arboc SpiritJune 9, 2020
- NHTSA2013 Kenworth T680 — EquipmentJune 4, 2012
- NHTSA2012 Keystone Vantage | 2013 Keystone Vantage — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerJune 1, 2012
Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Arboc Freedom | 2011 Arboc Spirit Of Mobility | 2012 Arboc Spirit Of Mobility | 2011 Arboc Freedom — Structure: body: roof and pillars recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V248000 on June 4, 2012. Reported hazard: ARBOC SPECIALTY VEHICLES, LLC (ARBOC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 SPIRIT OF MOBILITY AND FREEDOM TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 25, 2012, EQUIPPED WITH PROLO ROOF ESCAPE HATCHES. INCREASED FRICTION BETWEEN THE REAR PLATE ASSEMBLIES, P/NO. 009327, AND THE NYLON REAR POP-UP SUPPORT, P/NO. 008956, MAY RESULT IN AN OPENING FORCE OF THE PROLO ROOF HATCHES THAT EXCEEDS FEDERAL STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. THUS, THESE HATCHES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE.
What should I do if I have this product?
ARBOC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS. SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING, INC. WILL PROVIDE SERVICE KITS ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO DEALERS AND OWNERS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 27, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ARBOC AT 1-574-825-1720 OR SMI AT 1-800-951-7867.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ARBOC. Model: FREEDOM.