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NHTSARecalled Dec 9, 2019 · #19V870000

Roof Hatch External Handle May Break/FMVSS 217

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Spirit of Freedom and Spirit of Mobility vehicles equipped with Specialty Prolo Roof Hatches. The roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release." If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
Roof Hatch External Handle May Break/FMVSS 217
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

ARBOC will notify owners, and Specialty will replace the roof hatch handles free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555 or Specialty customer service at 1-800-951-7867.

View the official CPSC notice