2018 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Mobility | 2018 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Freedom | 2017 Arboc Spirit Of Freedom | 2019 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Freedom | 2019 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Mobility | 2017 Arboc Spirit Of Mobility — Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit
Published December 9, 2019 · Recall initiated: December 9, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V870000, published December 9, 2019. Recalling firm: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC; 2018 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Mobility | 2018 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Freedom | 2017 Arboc Spirit Of Freedom | 2019 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Freedom | 2019 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Mobility | 2017 Arboc Spirit Of Mobility — Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit.
What's the hazard
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."
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- ARBOC SPECIALTY VEHICLES
- Model
- SPIRIT OF MOBILITY
- Manufacturer
- ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
- Lot
- 2018 ARBOC SPECIALTY VEHICLES SPIRIT OF MOBILITY | 2018 ARBOC SPECIALTY VEHICLES SPIRIT OF FREEDOM | 2017 ARBOC SPIRIT OF FREEDOM | 2019 ARBOC SPECIALTY VEHICLES SPIRIT OF FREEDOM | 2019 ARBOC SPECIALTY VEHICLES SPIRIT OF MOBILITY | 2017 ARBOC SPIRIT OF MOBILITY
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Mobility | 2018 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Freedom | 2017 Arboc Spirit Of Freedom | 2019 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Freedom | 2019 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Mobility | 2017 Arboc Spirit Of Mobility — Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V870000 on December 9, 2019. Reported hazard: 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."
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ARBOC SPECIALTY VEHICLES. Model: SPIRIT OF MOBILITY.