Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
ARBOC
Model Of Vehicle
SPIRIT OF MOBILITY
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
18V813000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, If The Seat Back Moves, The Seat Occupant Has An Increased Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Arboc Specialty Vehicles, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20150922
End Of Manufacture
20180728
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
62
Date Owners Notified
20181129
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Arboc Specialty Vehicles, Llc
Date Report Received
20181116
Make Campaign Number
NA
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
207