No complaints are listed for the 2012 Arboc Spirit OF Mobility. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-10.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as ARBOC SPIRIT OF MOBILITY.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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3 recalls.
Date: 2014-10-21. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Defect: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Spirit of Mobility transit buses, models 191WB and 210WB, and Spirit of Freedom transit buses, models 191WB and 210WB, manufactured September 24, 2008, to March 27, 2014. The affected vehicles were built with an undersized wire to the fuel pump supply circuit.
Consequence: The undersized wire may cause the fuel pump to not function, resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: ARBOC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2014. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555. ARBOC's number for this recall is TSB1401.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-01-07. Systems: SEATS.
Defect: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2012-05-31. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: ARBOC SPECIALTY VEHICLES, LLC (ARBOC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 SPIRIT OF MOBILITY AND FREEDOM TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 25, 2012, EQUIPPED WITH PROLO ROOF ESCAPE HATCHES. INCREASED FRICTION BETWEEN THE REAR PLATE ASSEMBLIES, P/NO. 009327, AND THE NYLON REAR POP-UP SUPPORT, P/NO. 008956, MAY RESULT IN AN OPENING FORCE OF THE PROLO ROOF HATCHE (excerpt)
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, EGRESS OF THE BUS MAY BE HINDERED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. (excerpt)
Remedy: ARBOC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS. SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING, INC. WILL PROVIDE SERVICE KITS ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO DEALERS AND OWNERS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 27, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ARBOC AT 1-574-825-1720 OR SMI AT 1-800-951-7867. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
10 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 3 |
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| SUSPENSION | 3 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
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| PARKING BRAKE | 2 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
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| STRUCTURE | 1 |
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10144771
Date: 2018-08-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
AR860-Front Pivot Mount Inspection and Repair. Complaint-Pivot mount bolts having repeated premature failure. Cause-Spring pivot bolt movement allowed by elongated mounting hole. Correction-Inspect/replace bolt. Labor allowance 2 hours per unit. Vehicles affected-Units that have completed AR831 and
10144772
Date: 2018-08-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
AR861-Upper Shock/Track Bar Mount Inspection and Repair. Complaint-Upper plates previously installed in AR839 are cracking and pulling away from frame. Cause-Insuffiecient/bad welds not holding under loads. Correction-Inspect/correct welds including drilling 1/8" stop holes into frame at the end of
10136815
Date: 2018-04-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
AR856-Customer concern about location of Thomas Compressor in wet areas. Cause-Engineering design for placement. Correction- Relocate Thomas Compressor to driver side rear of vehicle.
10129773
Date: 2018-02-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
AR854-Change Electrical Body to Aux Battery Connections. Complaint-Electrical body connections tied to starter battery instead of aux battery. Cause-Electrical design. Correction-Relocate battery connection and add jumper harness between circuit breaker and solenoid. Vehicles Affected Chevy SOM/SOF.
10118551
Date: 2017-09-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
AR844-Lower Shock Bracket Replacement-Complaint-Restricted shock compression with new upper shock mount location (AR839). Cause-New location of upper shock bracket completed in AR839 (if completed previously). Correction-Remove both existing lower shock brackets and replace. Affects all SOM units wi
10118554
Date: 2017-09-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
AR847-Loose Thermo King Power & Ground Lugs Inspection-Repair. Complaint-Power/Ground lugs looseat connection points at circuit breaker or ground bar. Cause-Lugs incorrectly crimped or loose connections at circuit breaker or ground bar. Correction-Review lugs for secure installation and lug crimp (r
10054288
Date: 2013-06-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
ARBOC: REPAIR PROCEDURE INFORMATION REGARDING ADDING SUSPENSION STOP BRACKETS, BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE OF FRONT SUSPENSION, TO CHASSIS FRAME RAIL UNDER O.E.M. UPPER A-ARM ASSEMBLY. NO MODEL OR YEARS LISTED. *PE
10051873
Date: 2013-01-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
SOM UNITS, INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACEMENT OF 95" E-BRAKE CABLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE TO A 105". ARBOC. *KB
10051871
Date: 2013-01-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FOR E-BRAKE CABLE ROUTING ON DIESEL BUSES WITH A 105" E-BRAKE CABLE. ARBOC, MODELS UNKNOWN. *KB
10051874
Date: 2013-01-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
REPAIR INSTRUCTION FOR E-BRAKE CABLE ROUTING ON GAS BUSES WITH A 105" E-BRAKE CABLE. ARBOC. *KB