Vehicle recall 24V500000 · July 2, 2024
2023-2024 Arboc Spirit of Freedom
The recliner mechanism may not engage when the seat back is fully reclined.
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 2023-2024 Spirit of Freedom vehicles, equipped with certain GO-ES Space Saver Foldaway Seats. The recliner mechanism may not engage when the seat back is fully reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
- Consequence
- The seat back could release when force is applied to the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- ARBOC will work with the equipment manufacturer, Freedman, to inspect and repair the seats as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 09, 2024. 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V500000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 2, 2024
- Filed by
- ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- NA
- Owner notification
- October 9, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 14
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Seats
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 Freedom (2023-2024): 2024, 2023
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