NHTSA Recall 12V248000: Roof and pillars (structure)
ARBOC SPECIALITY VEHICLES, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 57 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Arboc Freedom.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V248000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Report received | May 31, 2012 |
| Owner notification | June 27, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 12V248000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.