01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2016 Arboc Spirit Of Liberty recall campaigns
NHTSA 20V335000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- June 9, 2020
- Potential units
- 113campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Spirit of America and 2014-2019 Spirit of Liberty buses built on a Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The power cables on the driver's side may have been routed incorrectly, allowing them to rub against the frame or make contact with the ground cable.
Why it matters: The misrouted power cables may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
ARBOC will notify owners, and dealers will re-route, inspect, and repair power cable wiring as needed, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2020. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555. ARBOC's number for this recall is RC059801.
Owner notification: June 24, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
NHTSA 16V950000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- December 23, 2016
- Potential units
- 16campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Spirit of Liberty transit buses manufactured November 7, 2014, to July 29, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the parking brake can engage if the entry door is opened at any speed.
Why it matters: If the parking brake engages unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
ARBOC has notified owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's programming, free of charge. The recall began on January 13, 2017. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
Owner notification: January 13, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
NHTSA 16V769000
- Component
- ENGINE
- Report received
- October 24, 2016
- Potential units
- 18campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Spirit of Liberty vehicles manufactured November 7, 2014, to July 29, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear engine-run lockout safety switch may have been improperly wired, and as a result, it may be possible to start the engine while the vehicle is being worked on by a mechanic.
Why it matters: If the engine can be started while a mechanic is working on the vehicle, they have an increased risk of injury and or death.
Remedy
ARBOC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear engine-run lockout safety switch wiring, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected began on November 4, 2016. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
Owner notification: November 4, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
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