Arboc Freedom, Arboc Spirit Of Mobility, model years 2011 to 2012. Filed by Arboc Speciality Vehicles, Llc and reported to NHTSA on 31 May 2012. 57 vehicles potentially affected.
What the notice says 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 …
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What the authority says can happen if this is not fixed: “IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, EGRESS OF THE BUS MAY BE HINDERED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.”
affected
in the notice
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| Campaign | 12V248 |
|---|---|
| Filed by | ARBOC SPECIALITY VEHICLES, LLC |
| System at fault | Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars |
| Reported to NHTSA | 31 May 2012 |
| Model years | 2011-2012 |
| Vehicles named | ARBOC FREEDOM, ARBOC SPIRIT OF MOBILITY |
What the notice says today
The consequence
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, EGRESS OF THE BUS MAY BE HINDERED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
The 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.
What it said before
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This is one of 901 notices in the record whose component field names structure. Across that group the median wait before owners were written to was 42 days.
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CarsMultiverse, recall 12V248, wording as read on 8 September 2026. https://carsmultiverse.com/recall/12v248/
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