No complaints are listed for the 2016 Arboc Spirit OF Liberty. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-10.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as ARBOC SPIRIT OF LIBERTY.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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3 recalls.
Date: 2020-06-09. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Spirit of America and 2014-2019 Spirit of Liberty buses built on a Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The power cables on the driver's side may have been routed incorrectly, allowing them to rub against the frame or make contact with the ground cable.
Consequence: The misrouted power cables may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: ARBOC will notify owners, and dealers will re-route, inspect, and repair power cable wiring as needed, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2020. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555. ARBOC's number for this recall is RC059801.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-12-23. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Spirit of Liberty transit buses manufactured November 7, 2014, to July 29, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the parking brake can engage if the entry door is opened at any speed.
Consequence: If the parking brake engages unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: ARBOC has notified owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's programming, free of charge. The recall began on January 13, 2017. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-10-24. Systems: ENGINE.
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.
Consequence: If the engine can be started while a mechanic is working on the vehicle, they have an increased risk of injury and or death.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
1 investigations; 0 open.
PE21002
Opened: 2021-01-15. Closed: 2022-07-22.
Trolley bus circuit breaker fires
In a July 7, 2020 letter, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of three separate fire incidents resulting in the total loss of eight of its Spirit of America trolley buses. These buses were manufactured by ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (Arboc) on incomplete chassis from Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation. Considering the safety
Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
Manufacturer communications
6 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
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| SUSPENSION | 2 |
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| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | 1 |
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| PARKING BRAKE | 1 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
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10176735
Date: 2020-06-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Complaint: 30A Recessed Breaker not secured with top & bottom bolt through firewall Cause: Hole is cut too large Correction: R/R Circuit Breaker with a Mounting Plate
10160874
Date: 2018-10-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
AR863-ARBOC 2016, 2017, 2018 SOL Shift Inhibit Add For Service Brake-Complaint-Customer can shift the transmission into drive or reverse without touching the service brake "brake pedal". Cause-FCCC Chassis Design. Correction-Electrical modifications and programming changes to provide a brake transmi
10148853
Date: 2018-10-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL.
AR862-Skid Plate Installation-Vehicles Affected-All Spirit of Liberty (SOL) units. Complaint-Skid plate not installed. Cause-Option not selected on Sales Order. Correction-Add skid plate, part # 1309080.
10115842
Date: 2017-05-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
AR837-FCCC Front Suspension Increase-Complaint-Customer complaint about front end contact with road. Cause-Design. Correction-Add plate under front air springs and change ride height linkage to increase front air spring height. Affects buses 2599 and 2578 2853.
10110857
Date: 2017-02-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Weight Assembly For 29' Liberty-Complaint-Unit porpoises and sways under driving conditions. Cause-Not enough weight in front of axle to balance weight distribution. Correction-Add weight per AR832 repair instruction. Affects one bus, SO# 2599.
10084177
Date: 2016-10-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
COMPLAINT-CUSTOMER DOES NOT WANT THE E-BRAKE TO ACTIVATE WHEN THE ENTRY DOOR IS OPENED. CAUSE-ENGINEER DESIGN. CORRECTION-WITH RAMP DEPLOY OR KNEEL SWITCH ACTIVATION, INTERLOCK WILL APPLY E-BRAKE WHICH ALLOWS USE OF THE DOOR WITHOUT A LOCKING MECHANISM. AFFECTS ONLY ARBOC SO-2086, 2142, 2473, 2474,