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2017 ARBOC SPIRIT OF MOBILITY

2 recalls — 0 complaints — 12 TSBs

19V870000 Dec 9, 2019
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Defect Description
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Spirit of Freedom and Spirit of Mobility vehicles equipped with Specialty Prolo Roof Hatches. The roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement... Read more
Consequence
If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
ARBOC will notify owners, and Specialty will replace the roof hatch handles free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555 or Specialty customer service at 1-800-951-7867.
35 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
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

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2017 ARBOC SPIRIT OF MOBILITY

12 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
020000 SUSPENSION3
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY3
350000 EQUIPMENT2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
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
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
AR845 Sep 13, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AR845-Replacing Underhood 100A with 120A Circuit Breaker. Complaint-100A circuit breaker tripping prematurely. Cause-Manufacturing tolerances of the breaker and the temperature derate curve associated with the breaker. Correction-Replace un
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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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Year Recalls Complaints
2017 (current) 2 0
2016 1 0 View
2015 3 0 View
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
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SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE 0 0 View
SPIRIT OF LIBERTY 0 0 View