NHTSA Recall 16V950000
Filed by ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2016-12-23. An estimated 16 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Spirit of Liberty transit buses manufactured November 7, 2014, to July 29, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the parking brake can engage if the entry door is opened at any speed.
Risk
If the parking brake engages unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion, it can increase the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
ARBOC has notified owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's programming, free of charge. The recall began on January 13, 2017. 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.