Electrical system: software
- Component
- Electrical system: software
- Manufacturer
- ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 16
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2016-12-23
- Owners notified
- 2017-01-13
Defect description
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Spirit of Liberty transit buses manufactured November 7, 2014, to July 29, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the parking brake can engage if the entry door is opened at any speed.
Safety risk
If the parking brake engages unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
ARBOC has notified owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's programming, free of charge. The recall began on January 13, 2017. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.