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2015 ARBOC SPIRIT OF MOBILITY

3 recalls — 0 complaints — 14 TSBs

18V813000 Nov 16, 2018
SEATS
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
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.
62 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
14V805000 Dec 19, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
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.
94 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
14V783000 Dec 9, 2014
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Defect Description
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 compl... Read more
Consequence
A broken window can create glass shards, increasing the risk of personal injury.
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.
43 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2015 ARBOC SPIRIT OF MOBILITY

14 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY2
160000 STRUCTURE2
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS2
020000 SUSPENSION2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
350000 EQUIPMENT1
021300 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER1
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER1
AR860 Aug 2, 2018
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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
AR861 Aug 2, 2018
020000 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
AR856 Apr 20, 2018
060000 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.
AR854 Feb 19, 2018
110000 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 ci
AR844 Sep 28, 2017
020000 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 existin
AR847 Sep 21, 2017
110000 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. Cor
AR839 Jun 19, 2017
021300 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
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
AR839 Jun 19, 2017
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
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
AR839 Jun 19, 2017
160000 STRUCTURE
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
AR839 Jun 19, 2017
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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
AR831 Feb 6, 2017
160000 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-Ad
AR831 Feb 6, 2017
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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-Ad
SB-AR-823 Mar 1, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SB-AR-823 Mar 1, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

ARBOC SPIRIT OF MOBILITY — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the ARBOC SPIRIT OF MOBILITY across all model years (2009–2017).

15 Total Recalls
4 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

ARBOC SPIRIT OF MOBILITY — Year by Year

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2017 2 0 View
2016 1 0 View
2015 (current) 3 0
2014 1 0 View
2013 1 0 View
2012 3 0 View
2011 2 4 View
2010 1 0 View
2009 1 0 View

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SPIRIT OF EQUESS 0 0 View
SPIRIT OF FREEDOM 0 0 View
SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE 0 0 View
SPIRIT OF LIBERTY 0 0 View