NHTSA Recall 13V004000: Seats
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 21 vehicles. It affects 2012 Arboc Spirit OF Mobility.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V004000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | January 7, 2013 |
| Owner notification | January 14, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
ARBOC specialty vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain model year 2012 Spirit of Mobility buses, models 21-G, 23-G, 23-D, 26-G, 26S-DC, 26-D, 28-G and 28-GC, manufactured from May 14, 2012, through September 26, 2012. The passenger seat base rear bolts may be missing their reinforcement plates.
Safety risk
In the event of an accident, inadequate reinforcement of the passenger seat may result in the seats ripping from the floor, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy
ARBOC will will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected seat bases, free of charge. This recall ibegan on January 14, 2013. Owners may contact ARBOC at 1-575-825-4880.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V004000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Arboc Spirit OF Mobility | 2012 |
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.