2016 ARBOC SPIRIT OF MOBILITY
1 recalls — 0 complaints — 22 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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2016 ARBOC SPIRIT OF MOBILITY
22 manufacturer communications from 12 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 4 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 4 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
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
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
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
AR842
Jun 28, 2017
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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 chan
AR842
Jun 28, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
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 chan
AR842
Jun 28, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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 chan
AR842
Jun 28, 2017
020000 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 chan
AR841
Jun 27, 2017
356000 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
AR840
Jun 20, 2017
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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 chan
AR840
Jun 20, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
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 chan
AR840
Jun 20, 2017
020000 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 chan
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
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
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
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
AR833
Feb 21, 2017
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Dallas DART-Speaker Mofification-Complaint-Rear speakers not functioning. Cause-Speakers wired to GM OEM connection. Correction-Re-wire into PA System. 27 Dallas DART buses affected, built in 2016 (2607, 2685-2691, 2695-2697, 2700-2703, 271
AR833
Feb 21, 2017
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Dallas DART-Speaker Mofification-Complaint-Rear speakers not functioning. Cause-Speakers wired to GM OEM connection. Correction-Re-wire into PA System. 27 Dallas DART buses affected, built in 2016 (2607, 2685-2691, 2695-2697, 2700-2703, 271
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
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