2015–2016 Arboc Spirit OF Liberty recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
If the parking brake engages unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion, it can increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V950000
- Manufacturer
- ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 16
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Owner phone
- 1-866-953-5555
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 13, 2017
- Built
- Nov 7, 2014 – Jul 29, 2016
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.