Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
ARBOC
Model Of Vehicle
FREEDOM
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
12V248000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of An Emergency, Egress Of The Bus May Be Hindered Possibly Resulting In Injury To The Vehicle Occupants.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Arboc Speciality Vehicles, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20110401
End Of Manufacture
20120325
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
57
Date Owners Notified
20120627
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Arboc Specialty Vehicles, Llc
Date Report Received
20120531
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217