Spirit of Freedom Bus (ARBOC) – Seat Safety Issue (2024)
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2024 ARBOC SPIRIT OF FREEDOM
Brand
ARBOC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2024
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain 2024 ARBOC SPIRIT OF FREEDOM vehicles due to seats issues. The seat back could release when force is applied to the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The seat back could release when force is applied to the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026