Vehicle recall 16V769000 · October 24, 2016
2016 Arboc Spirit of Liberty
In the affected vehicles, the rear engine-run lockout safety switch may have been improperly wired, and as a result, it may be possible to start the engine while the vehicle is…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Spirit of Liberty vehicles manufactured November 7, 2014, to July 29, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear engine-run lockout safety switch may have been improperly wired, and as a result, it may be possible to start the engine while the vehicle is being worked on by a mechanic.
- Consequence
- If the engine can be started while a mechanic is working on the vehicle, they have an increased risk of injury and or death.
- Remedy
- ARBOC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear engine-run lockout safety switch wiring, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected began on November 4, 2016. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V769000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 24, 2016
- Filed by
- ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
- Owner notification
- November 4, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 18
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Arboc Spirit of Liberty (2016): 2016
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