Arboc Specialty Vehicles, LLC Seats Recall

Vehicle Make / Model:
ARBOC / SPIRIT OF MOBILITY

Model Year(s):
2012

Manufacturer: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC

Report Receipt Date: JAN 07, 2013

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 13V004000

NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SEATS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 21

Summary:
ARBOC specialty vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain model year 2012 Spirit of Mobility buses, models 21-G, 23-G, 23-D, 26-G, 26S-DC, 26-D, 28-G and 28-GC, manufactured from May 14, 2012, through September 26, 2012. The passenger seat base rear bolts may be missing their reinforcement plates.

Consequence:
In the event of an accident, inadequate reinforcement of the passenger seat may result in the seats ripping from the floor, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.

Remedy:
ARBOC will will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected seat bases, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin in January 2013. Owners may contact ARBOC at 1-575-825-4880.