2017 Arboc Spirit Of Independence | 2015 Arboc Spirit Of Independence | 2015 Arboc Spirit Of Mobility | 2017 Arboc Spirit Of Mobility | 2017 Arboc Spirit Of Freedom | 2018 Arboc Spirit Of Independence | 2018 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Freedom | 2016 Arboc Spirit Of Mobility | 2018 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Mobility | 2016 Arboc Spirit Of Independence | 2015 Arboc Spirit Of Freedom | 2016 Arboc Spirit Of Freedom — Seats
Published November 20, 2018 · Recall initiated: November 16, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V813000, published November 20, 2018 and initiated November 16, 2018. Recalling firm: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC; 2017 Arboc Spirit Of Independence | 2015 Arboc Spirit Of Independence | 2015 Arboc Spirit Of Mobility | 2017 Arboc Spirit Of Mobility | 2017 Arboc Spirit Of Freedom | 2018 Arboc Spirit Of Independence | 2018 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Freedom | 2016 Arboc Spirit Of Mobility | 2018 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Mobility | 2016 Arboc Spirit Of Independence | 2015 Arboc Spirit Of Freedom | 2016 Arboc Spirit Of Freedom — Seats.
What's the hazard
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 ARBOC Spirit of Freedom, Spirit of Mobility and Spirit of Independence-Pro Master transit buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems.
What to do
ARBOC has notified owners, directing them to contact Freedman for repairs of the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or ARBOC at 1-574-825-4880.
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Recall details
- Brand
- ARBOC
- Model
- SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE
- Manufacturer
- ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
- Lot
- 2017 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE | 2015 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE | 2015 ARBOC SPIRIT OF MOBILITY | 2017 ARBOC SPIRIT OF MOBILITY | 2017 ARBOC SPIRIT OF FREEDOM | 2018 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE | 2018 ARBOC SPECIALTY VEHICLES SPIRIT OF FREEDOM | 2016 ARBOC SPIRIT OF MOBILITY | 2018 ARBOC SPECIALTY VEHICLES SPIRIT OF MOBILITY | 2016 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE | 2015 ARBOC SPIRIT OF FREEDOM | 2016 ARBOC SPIRIT OF FREEDOM
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Arboc Spirit Of Independence | 2015 Arboc Spirit Of Independence | 2015 Arboc Spirit Of Mobility | 2017 Arboc Spirit Of Mobility | 2017 Arboc Spirit Of Freedom | 2018 Arboc Spirit Of Independence | 2018 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Freedom | 2016 Arboc Spirit Of Mobility | 2018 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Mobility | 2016 Arboc Spirit Of Independence | 2015 Arboc Spirit Of Freedom | 2016 Arboc Spirit Of Freedom — Seats recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V813000 on November 20, 2018. Reported hazard: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 ARBOC Spirit of Freedom, Spirit of Mobility and Spirit of Independence-Pro Master transit buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems.
What should I do if I have this product?
ARBOC has notified owners, directing them to contact Freedman for repairs of the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or ARBOC at 1-574-825-4880.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ARBOC. Model: SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE.