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Arboc Spirit OF Liberty Recall 16V769: Engine Can Start While Mechanic Is Working on Vehicle

NHTSA campaign 16V769, reported October 24, 2016, 18 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The rear engine-run lockout safety switch on certain vehicles may have been wired incorrectly. Because of this, the engine may be able to start while a mechanic is working on the vehicle.

If the engine starts while a mechanic is servicing the vehicle, the mechanic faces an increased risk of injury or death.

Arboc will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the rear engine-run lockout safety switch wiring and correct it if necessary, at no cost to you. Owners may contact Arboc customer service at 1-866-953-5555. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V769ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Component
ENGINE
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Arboc Spirit OF Liberty2016