Recall 14V-661: 2009–2014 Arboc Spirit of Freedom, 2009–2014 Arboc Spirit of Mobility

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on Oct 21, 2014, covering about 280 vehicles.

NHTSA number
14V-661
Report date
Oct 21, 2014
Vehicles affected
280
Owners notified
Oct 31, 2014

The problem

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Spirit of Mobility transit buses, models 191WB and 210WB, and Spirit of Freedom transit buses, models 191WB and 210WB, manufactured September 24, 2008, to March 27, 2014. The affected vehicles were built with an undersized wire to the fuel pump supply circuit.

The risk

The undersized wire may cause the fuel pump to not function, resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

ARBOC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2014. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555. ARBOC's number for this recall is TSB1401.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number14V661000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Arboc Spirit of Freedom2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014All years
Arboc Spirit of Mobility2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 14V-661?

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Spirit of Mobility transit buses, models 191WB and 210WB, and Spirit of Freedom transit buses, models 191WB and 210WB, manufactured September 24, 2008, to March 27, 2014. The affected vehicles were built with an undersized wire to the fuel pump supply circuit.

How is recall 14V-661 fixed?

ARBOC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2014. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555. ARBOC's number for this recall is TSB1401.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.