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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 19V870📅 Dec 9, 2019

2018–2019 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit OF Freedom & 2018–2019 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit OF Mobility + 2 more recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

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."

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
19V870000
Manufacturer
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Vehicles affected
35
Component
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Owner phone
1-866-953-5555
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 19, 2019
Built
Aug 1, 2018 – May 20, 2019
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 19V870 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 19V870?

2018–2019 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit OF Freedom & 2018–2019 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit OF Mobility + 2 more. 35 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Arboc dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-953-5555.