Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V004000 Reported January 7, 2013

Seat reinforcement plates may be missing

Arboc Specialty Vehicles, Llc · N/A · 21 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V004000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Arboc Specialty Vehicles, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
21
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 7, 2013
Completion Rate
85.71

Defect Summary

Arboc specialty vehicles, llc (arboc) is recalling certain model year 2012 spirit of mobility buses, models 21-g, 23-g, 23-d, 26-g, 26s-dc, 26-d, 28-g and 28-gc, manufactured from may 14, 2012, through september 26, 2012. the passenger seat base rear bolts may be missing their reinforcement plates.

Safety Consequence

In the event of an accident, inadequate reinforcement of the passenger seat may result in the seats ripping from the floor, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action

Arboc will will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected seat bases, free of charge. this recall ibegan on january 14, 2013. owners may contact arboc at 1-575-825-4880.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Arboc Specialty Vehicles, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 13V004000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V004000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V004000?

NHTSA recall 13V004000 was issued by Arboc Specialty Vehicles, Llc on January 7, 2013. It addresses: Seat reinforcement plates may be missing. The recall affects approximately 21 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Arboc Specialty Vehicles, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V004000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.