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- SEATS
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some ARBOC Spirit transit buses from 2015 to 2018 have a foldaway back seat that can fail to stay locked in the upright position when under load, such as during a crash or sudden stop. The seat cushion may move, which does not meet federal seating safety standard FMVSS 207.
If the seat back moves in a crash, the occupant faces a higher risk of injury. Owners should contact Freedman or ARBOC to have the foldaway seat repaired. The repair is free of charge.
Contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or ARBOC at 1-574-825-4880. Also check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle