- The problem
- Arboc specialty vehicles, llc (arboc) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 spirit of mobility and freedom transit buses manufactured from april 1, 2011, through march 25, 2012, equipped with prolo roof escape hatches. Increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, And the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, May result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. Thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "Bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
- The risk
- In the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
- The fix
- Arboc will notify owners. Specialty manufacturing, inc. Will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 27, 2012. Owners may contact arboc at 1-574-825-1720 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Arboc Freedom Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2011 Arboc Freedom have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 2012 for the roof and pillars.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough Freedom years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2011 Arboc Freedom recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2011 Arboc Freedom yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Arboc Freedom: every year compared
All Freedom years2011 Arboc Freedom vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Arboc Freedom | 0 | 1 | - | |
| 2011 Arboc Spirit Of Mobility | 4 | 2 | F | Compare |
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Questions about the 2011 Arboc Freedom
Does the 2011 Arboc Freedom have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Arboc Freedom: roof and pillars (May 2012). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2011 Arboc Freedom had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 2011 Arboc Freedom has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data