NHTSA Recall 24V500000
Filed by ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC. Component: Seats. Reported 2024-07-02. An estimated 14 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Spirit of Freedom vehicles, equipped with certain GO-ES Space Saver Foldaway Seats. The recliner mechanism may not engage when the seat back is fully reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk
The seat back could release when force is applied to the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
ARBOC will work with the equipment manufacturer, Freedman, to inspect and repair the seats as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 09, 2024. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
Manufacturer campaign number: NA
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.nhtsa.gov.