Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V813000 Reported November 16, 2018

Seat back may not stay upright/fmvss 207

Arboc Specialty Vehicles, Llc · N/A · 62 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V813000
Manufacturer Campaign
NA
Manufacturer
Arboc Specialty Vehicles, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
62
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 16, 2018

Defect Summary

Arboc specialty vehicles, llc (arboc) is recalling certain 2015-2018 arboc spirit of freedom, spirit of mobility and spirit of independence-pro master transit buses, equipped with freedman go-es foldaway seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. when the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 207, "seating systems."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Arboc has notified owners, directing them to contact freedman for repairs of the foldaway seat, free of charge. the recall began november 29, 2018. owners may contact freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or arboc at 1-574-825-4880.

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 18V813000 or campaign NA.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V813000

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

What is recall 18V813000?

NHTSA recall 18V813000 was issued by Arboc Specialty Vehicles, Llc on November 16, 2018. It addresses: Seat back may not stay upright/fmvss 207. The recall affects approximately 62 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 18V813000 or the manufacturer campaign number NA. 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.