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2011-2012 Arboc Freedom and Arboc Spirit of Mobility recall: roof and pillars

Arboc Speciality Vehicles, LLC reported this safety recall on May 31, 2012. It covers about 57 vehicles.

vehicles affected
57
reported
May 31, 2012
owners notified
Jun 27, 2012

Structure: body: roof and pillars

What is wrong
Arboc specialty vehicles, llc (arboc) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 spirit of mobility and freedom transit buses manufactured from april 1, 2011, through march 25, 2012, equipped with prolo roof escape hatches. Increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. Thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
Risk
In the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Arboc will notify owners. Specialty manufacturing, inc. Will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 27, 2012. Owners may contact arboc at 1‑574‑825‑1720 or smi at 1‑800‑951‑7867.

Recall number 12V248000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 12V248000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 Arboc Freedom and Arboc Spirit of Mobility roof and pillars?

Yes. Recall 12V248000, reported on May 31, 2012, covers about 57 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V248000?

Arboc will notify owners. Specialty manufacturing, inc. Will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 27, 2012. Owners may contact arboc at 1‑574‑825‑1720 or smi at 1‑800‑951‑7867.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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