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NHTSA Recall 16V769000: Engine

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 18 vehicles. It affects 2016 Arboc Spirit OF Liberty.

18
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2016
owners notified (November 4)
NHTSA campaign16V769000
ComponentENGINE
Report receivedOctober 24, 2016
Owner notificationNovember 4, 2016
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Spirit of Liberty vehicles manufactured November 7, 2014, to July 29, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear engine-run lockout safety switch may have been improperly wired, and as a result, it may be possible to start the engine while the vehicle is being worked on by a mechanic.

Safety risk

If the engine can be started while a mechanic is working on the vehicle, they have an increased risk of injury and or death.

Remedy

ARBOC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear engine-run lockout safety switch wiring, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected began on November 4, 2016. 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.

Vehicles covered by recall 16V769000

Make and modelModel years
Arboc Spirit OF Liberty2016

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.