Recall 18V-813: 2015–2017 Arboc Spirit of Freedom, 2015–2018 Arboc Spirit of Independence and 3 more
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Nov 16, 2018, covering about 62 vehicles.
The problem
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."
The risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Seats |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 18V813000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Arboc Spirit of Freedom | 2015, 2016, 2017 | All years |
| Arboc Spirit of Independence | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 | All years |
| Arboc Spirit of Mobility | 2015, 2016, 2017 | All years |
| Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit of Freedom | 2018 | All years |
| Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit of Mobility | 2018 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V-813?
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."
How is recall 18V-813 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.