Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
ARBOC
Model Of Vehicle
SPIRIT OF MOBILITY
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
19V870000
Component Description
Equipment:Emergency:Escape/Egress/Exit
Effect Of Defect
If The Roof Hatch External Handle Breaks, In The Event Of An Emergency, The Hatch Cannot Be Easily Opened From Outside The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Arboc Specialty Vehicles, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20180801
End Of Manufacture
20190520
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
35
Date Owners Notified
20191219
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Arboc Specialty Vehicles, Llc
Date Report Received
20191209
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217