NHTSA Recall 19V870000: Escape/egress/exit (structure)
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 35 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit OF Freedom.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V870000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › EMERGENCY › ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT |
| Report received | December 9, 2019 |
| Owner notification | December 19, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Spirit of Freedom and Spirit of Mobility vehicles equipped with Specialty Prolo Roof Hatches. The roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Safety risk
If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
ARBOC will notify owners, and Specialty will replace the roof hatch handles free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555 or Specialty customer service at 1-800-951-7867.
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 19V870000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit OF Freedom | 2018, 2019 |
| Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit OF Mobility | 2018, 2019 |
| Arboc Spirit OF Freedom | 2017 |
| Arboc Spirit OF Mobility | 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.