Electrical system: softwareRecall 16V-950 · 2015–2016 Arboc Spirit OF Liberty
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC recall 16V-950 covers 16 2015–2016 Arboc Spirit OF Liberty for a electrical system: software problem, reported to NHTSA on December 23, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 69% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V950000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Spirit of Liberty transit buses manufactured November 7, 2014, to July 29, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the parking brake can engage if the entry door is opened at any speed.
The risk
If the parking brake engages unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
ARBOC has notified owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's programming, free of charge. The recall began on January 13, 2017. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
69%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 7, 2014 to July 29, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.