No complaints are listed for the 2015 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: 2018-11-16. Systems: SEATS.
Defect: 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 (excerpt)
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2014-12-19. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Spirit of Mobility, and Spirit of Freedom transit buses manufactured July 1, 2014, to December 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the exterior electrical connections for the side marker lights may not be weatherized.
Consequence: Exposed electrical connections may short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: ARBOC will notify owners, and dealers will install heat shrink to weatherize the connections, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2015. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555. ARBOC's number for this recall is RC056301.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2014-12-09. Systems: VISIBILITY.
Defect: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Spirit of Mobility transit buses manufactured June 23, 2014, to November 21, 2014. The affected vehicles were manufactured with driver side transition windows that were not safety stamped. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 205 "Glazing Materials. (excerpt)
Consequence: A broken window can create glass shards, increasing the risk of personal injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: ARBOC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the window, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-574-825-1720. ARBOC's number for this recall is TSB1415. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
9 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| STRUCTURE | 3 |
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| SUSPENSION | 3 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 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
10115843
Date: 2017-06-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION.
AR839-Upper Shock/Track Bar Mount Replacement. Complaint-Cracking at upper shock and track bar mounts on chassis frame. Cause-Concentrated stress loads. Correction- Drill 1/8" stop holes into frame at the end of the cracks and weld provided retrofit bracket in affected areas.
10110856
Date: 2017-02-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Front Pivot Mount Reinforcement-Complaint-Pivot Mounts 1306500-18 (RS) and 1306500-19 (CS)= bolts coming loose/shearing causing bracket failure. Cause-Inferior bracket support leading to bolt shearing and pivot mount movement. Correction-Add gussets and welding per instruction. Vehicles Affected-Uni
10075140
Date: 2016-03-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
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