2016 Arboc Spirit of Liberty Recall: In the affected vehicles, the rear engine-run lockout safety switch may…
NHTSA campaign 16V769000 · Engine · filed Oct 24, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
If the engine can be started while a mechanic is working on the vehicle, they have an increased risk of injury and or death.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Arboc | Spirit of Liberty | 2016 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V769000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.