NHTSAGeneral Alert
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC - Seat Back Malfunction/FMVSS 207
Published: July 2, 2024Recall ID: 24V500000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The seat back could release when force is applied to the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Seat Back Malfunction/FMVSS 207
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Seat Back Malfunction/FMVSS 207 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V500000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V500000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Completion rate | 0.00 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | The seat back could release when force is applied to the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NA |
| Potentially affected | 14 |
| Report received date | 2024-07-02T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |