CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
- Problem
- ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Spirit of America and 2014-2019 Spirit of Liberty buses built on a Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The power cables on the driver's side may have been routed incorrectly, allowing them to rub against the frame or make contact with the ground cable.
- Risk
- The misrouted power cables may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- ARBOC will notify owners, and dealers will re-route, inspect, and repair power cable wiring as needed, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2020. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555. ARBOC's number for this recall is RC059801.
- 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
Power cables on the driver's side of certain buses may have been routed incorrectly. The cables can rub against the frame or contact the ground cable, which can cause a short circuit.
A short circuit in the electrical system increases the risk of a fire, both while driving and while the vehicle is parked. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the work done promptly.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer. Dealers will re-route, inspect, and repair the power cable wiring as needed. ARBOC will notify owners, or you can contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555 (reference recall RC059801). Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your bus is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Arboc Spirit OF America | 20162017201820192020 |
|---|---|
| Arboc Spirit OF Liberty | 201420152016201720182019 |