Recall 16V769 covers 18 2016 Arboc Spirit Of Liberty vehicles for rear engine-run lockout wiring. Free repair at a franchised Arboc dealer once available.
Arboc is recalling 18 2016 Spirit Of Liberty vehicles under recall 16V769 because the rear engine-run lockout safety switch was wired incorrectly. The defect can allow the engine to start while a mechanic is working on the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or death, and the dealer repair will be free once Arboc makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The rear engine-run lockout safety switch on the 2016 Arboc Spirit Of Liberty controls where the bus engine can be started from during service. In normal operation, the switch routes start permission between the driver compartment, the rear engine compartment, or neither location when OFF is selected. That lockout protects a mechanic working near the engine from an unexpected start command.
On affected buses, the wiring into the power distribution module was installed incorrectly during manufacturing. The switch itself is not the broken part; the problem is that the wiring does not make the switch positions match their intended function. As a result, the engine can start from a location that the selected switch position is meant to block.
The warning sign is a switch test that fails. If Front allows a rear start, OFF allows any start, or Rear allows a front start, the rear run box is not operating as intended.
Who's affected?
| 2016 Arboc Spirit Of Liberty | Engine |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 18 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2016 Arboc Spirit Of Liberty bus is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the rear engine-run lockout switch is wired incorrectly, the engine can start while a mechanic is working near the engine compartment. That exposes the mechanic to moving parts and raises the risk of injury or death during service. Tell the service desk this is recall 16V769 before any work begins. Repair will be free at any franchised Arboc dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Arboc Spirit Of Liberty is included in this recall.
- Use the owner letter Arboc mailed on November 4, 2016, or contact Arboc customer service for current repair timing before scheduling service.
- Tell any mechanic about recall number 16V769 before work starts, because the engine can start while someone is working on the vehicle.
- Schedule the rear engine-run lockout safety-switch wiring inspection once Arboc confirms the free repair is open.
- Bring the recall notice to a franchised Arboc dealer so the dealer can inspect the wiring and correct it at no charge.
What happens at the repair
The final dealer repair will be free once Arboc opens it. At the dealer, an Arboc technician will inspect the rear engine-run lockout safety switch wiring and correct wiring that was installed improperly. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Arboc has a reimbursement plan for eligible out-of-pocket repairs already paid before the recall repair. Keep repair orders and payment records, then ask Arboc customer service how to submit documentation for review.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 24, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 24, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| October 24, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| October 28, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 4, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V769?
Recall 16V769 covers 18 2016 Arboc Spirit Of Liberty vehicles with a rear engine-run lockout safety switch wiring problem. The defect can let the engine start while a mechanic is working on the vehicle, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
What should I do if my 2016 Arboc Spirit Of Liberty is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 16V769. If it is, contact a franchised Arboc dealer or Arboc customer service at 1-866-953-5555 and ask for the rear engine-run lockout safety switch wiring inspection. Reference recall 16V769 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Arboc dealers will inspect the rear engine-run lockout safety switch wiring and correct it as needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is to anyone working on the vehicle near the engine. If the lockout safety switch wiring is wrong, the engine can start during service work, increasing the risk of serious injury or death to a mechanic.
What if I bought the Arboc Spirit Of Liberty used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2016 Arboc Spirit Of Liberty is included, then give recall 16V769 to the dealer or Arboc customer service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V769000 |
|---|---|
| Arboc customer service | 1-866-953-5555 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V769 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V769000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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