The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·21V187000·Announced 2021-03-18

ARBOC Spirit of Equess Buses Recalled for Engine Control Software Defect

ARBOC is recalling 2018-2021 Spirit of Equess buses because incorrect engine software may fail to limit speed or torque, increasing crash risk.

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 where safety-related functions like braking and stability control may fail, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain 2018-2021 Spirit of Equess buses equipped with Cummins Westport Inc. B6.7N natural gas engines. The recall involves 41 vehicles.

The engine control module software may be calibrated incorrectly, causing the engine to not limit engine speed or torque as intended for safety-related functions such as vehicle braking, traction and stability control, speed control, or collision avoidance. If these functions do not work properly, it can increase the risk of a crash.

ARBOC will work with Cummins, Inc., to notify owners, and Cummins dealers will recalibrate the engine control module free of charge. The recall began April 5, 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 SPIRIT OF EQUESS
Brand
ARBOC
Manufacturer
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
41

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 EQUESS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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