ARBOC SPIRIT OF LIBERTY 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V950000

Make Model Year
ARBOC SPIRIT OF LIBERTY 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-01-13 2016-12-23 2017-01-03

Production Dates: 2014-11-07 - 2016-07-29

Manufacturers Involved: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the parking brake engages unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.