NHTSA Recall 14V783000
Filed by ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC. Component: Visibility. Reported 2014-12-09. An estimated 43 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Spirit of Mobility transit buses manufactured June 23, 2014, to November 21, 2014. The affected vehicles were manufactured with driver side transition windows that were not safety stamped. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 205 "Glazing Materials."
Risk
A broken window can create glass shards, increasing the risk of personal injury.
What the manufacturer will do
ARBOC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the window, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-574-825-1720. ARBOC's number for this recall is TSB1415.
Manufacturer campaign number: TSB1415
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.