Arboc Specialty Vehicles, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18V813000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V813000 by Arboc Specialty Vehicles, Llc. Affecting 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 Includes 62 affected units, Seat Back may not Stay Upright/FMVSS 207, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2015-2018 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
Defect Summary
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."
Corrective Action
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.