ARBOC 2017 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2017 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE
Brand
ARBOC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2017
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain 2017 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE vehicles due to seats issues. In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 ARBOC Spirit of Freedom, Spirit of Mobility and Spirit of Independence-Pro Master transit buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
ARBOC has notified owners, directing them to contact Freedman for repairs of the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or ARBOC at 1-574-825-4880.
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