NHTSA Recall 18V813000: Seats
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 62 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit OF Freedom.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V813000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | NA |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | November 16, 2018 |
| Owner notification | November 29, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 ARBOC Spirit of Freedom, Spirit of Mobility and Spirit of Independence-Pro Master transit buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
ARBOC has notified owners, directing them to contact Freedman for repairs of the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or ARBOC at 1-574-825-4880.
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 18V813000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit OF Freedom | 2018 |
| Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit OF Mobility | 2018 |
| Arboc Spirit OF Freedom | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Arboc Spirit OF Independence | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Arboc Spirit OF Mobility | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
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.