The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V174000·Announced 2021-03-12

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles Recalls 2021 Spirit of Freedom Due to Fuel Leak

ARBOC is recalling 29 units of the 2021 Spirit of Freedom because a fuel hose may not be secured correctly, creating a fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel leak that can increase the risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for significant injury or property-damage reports (fire risk).

Plain-English summary

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain 2021 Spirit of Freedom Ford E450 vehicles. The recall involves 29 units where the fuel hose may not be secured correctly, which can result in a fuel leak.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

ARBOC has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the fuel hose connection free of charge. The recall began on March 16, 2021. 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 SPECIALTY VEHICLES SPIRIT OF FREEDOM
Brand
ARBOC SPECIALTY VEHICLES
Manufacturer
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
29

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 (1)

  • SPIRIT OF FREEDOM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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