Arboc Spirit of Freedom: Seats

Date

July 2, 2024

Filed by

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC

Vehicles

Arboc Spirit of Freedom (2023, 2024)

Component

Seats

Description of the defect

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Spirit of Freedom vehicles, equipped with certain GO-ES Space Saver Foldaway Seats. The recliner mechanism may not engage when the seat back is fully reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

Potentially affected

14

What can happen

The seat back could release when force is applied to the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

ARBOC will work with the equipment manufacturer, Freedman, to inspect and repair the seats as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 09, 2024. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.

Recall 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.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

Oct. 9, 2024

Manufacturer campaign number

NA

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

207

Influenced by

ODI

Manufacturer's component

SEAT, GO ES BV DOUBLE FOLDAWAY CURBSIDE · SEAT, GO ES BV DOUBLE FOLDAWAY CURBSIDE W/ 3PT HARNESS (NO grab rails) SPACE SAVER · 89316; SEAT, GO ES BV DOUBLE FOLDAWAY STREETSIDE · SEAT, GO ES BV DOUBLE FOLDAWAY STREETSIDE W/ 3PT HARNESS (NO grab rails) SPACE SAVER · 88335

Recall number

24V500000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.