CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
- Problem
- 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."
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
The external handle on the roof hatch may break unexpectedly during normal use. When this happens, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, which means people may have trouble getting out in an emergency and could be injured. The affected vehicles do not meet the federal emergency exit requirements for buses (FMVSS 217).
The manufacturer will notify owners and replace the roof hatch handles free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. If you own one of these vehicles, contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555 or Specialty customer service at 1-800-951-7867 to arrange the repair, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Arboc Spirit OF Freedom | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Arboc Spirit OF Mobility | 2017 |
| Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit OF Freedom | 20182019 |
| Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit OF Mobility | 20182019 |