No complaints are listed for the 2016 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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1 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.
Manufacturer communications
12 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| SUSPENSION | 5 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 4 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 3 |
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| STRUCTURE | 3 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 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
10115846
Date: 2017-06-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, SUSPENSION.
Complaint: Desiccant Dryer Filters failing within months of installation which potentially leads to failure of pressure transducer and Thomas Compressor. Cause-Tanks need to be drained daily instead of previous instruction of every oil change. Correction- Add 1200651 (pull-cord drain valve), 1401863
10115845
Date: 2017-06-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Complaint-Dedicated Micros Box Bracket cracking. Cause-Bracket 1309054 does not have enough material between slotted hole and exterior edge of part. Correction- Replace bracket 1309054 with revised bracket 1310546. Affects only Dallas DART buses.
10115844
Date: 2017-06-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, SUSPENSION.
Complaint: Desiccant Dryer Filters failing within months of installation which potentially leads to failure of pressure transducer and Thomas Compressor. Cause-Tanks need to be drained daily instead of previous instruction of every oil change. Correction- Add 1200651 (pull-cord drain valve), 1401863
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.