The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V661000·Announced 2014-10-21

ARBOC Transit Buses Recalled for Fuel Pump Wiring Defect

ARBOC is recalling 2009-2014 Spirit of Freedom and Spirit of Mobility buses due to an undersized fuel pump wire that may cause vehicle stalls.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (undersized wire) that can cause a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Spirit of Freedom and Spirit of Mobility transit buses. The affected vehicles, models 191WB and 210WB, were manufactured between September 24, 2008, and March 27, 2014. A total of 280 vehicles are affected by this recall.

The defect involves an undersized wire in the fuel pump supply circuit. This wiring issue may cause the fuel pump to not function, resulting in a vehicle stall. A stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ARBOC SPIRIT OF FREEDOM, SPIRIT OF MOBILITY
Brand
ARBOC
Manufacturer
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
280

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • SPIRIT OF FREEDOM
  • SPIRIT OF MOBILITY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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