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."
Consequence: The seat back could release when force is applied to the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
3 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
11029114
Date: 2026-02-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The purpose of this is to alert dealer/owners that there are potential unprotected circuits. This is for 2019-2026 SOM/SOF units that we are adding thermal protection.
11013901
Date: 2025-02-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Inspect to make sure that retainers are properly secured & that there is no damage to the cables. Please see picture below as to how it should look. If the cables are not secured & no visual damage, please add retainers. You can use Qty 3 of 7/8" VNYL COATED P-CLAMPS
11013773
Date: 2025-02-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Step 1: Fish out two purple wires (Interior of bus) from the top of the curbside spinout and move them to the bottom front of the wheel well covera best to use pull cord/tube to fish them through. These wires should be wrapped in a black protective a snakeskina covering (see picture). Step 2: L
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