NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Arboc Spirit Of Liberty Recalls & Complaints
The 2016 Arboc Spirit Of Liberty has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2016 Arboc Spirit Of Liberty. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Arboc dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Arboc Spirit Of Liberty. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Freightliner Power Cables Incorrectly Routed
NHTSA #20V335000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery — Cables · NHTSA notice
Reported June 9, 2020 · ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Potentially affected: 113 vehicles
Repair completion: 44.55% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Arboc campaign RC059801 · Owners notified June 24, 2020
Defect description
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Spirit of America and 2014-2019 Spirit of Liberty buses built on a Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The power cables on the driver's side may have been routed incorrectly, allowing them to rub against the frame or make contact with the ground cable.
Safety consequence
The misrouted power cables may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
ARBOC will notify owners, and dealers will re-route, inspect, and repair power cable wiring as needed, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2020. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555. ARBOC's number for this recall is RC059801.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Park Brake may Engage when Door Opens
NHTSA #16V950000 · Electrical System — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported December 23, 2016 · ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Potentially affected: 16 vehicles
Repair completion: 68.75% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified January 13, 2017 · Vehicles built November 7, 2014 – July 29, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Spirit of Liberty transit buses manufactured November 7, 2014, to July 29, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the parking brake can engage if the entry door is opened at any speed.
Safety consequence
If the parking brake engages unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
ARBOC has notified owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's programming, free of charge. The recall began on January 13, 2017. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Engine can be Started while being Serviced
NHTSA #16V769000 · Engine · NHTSA notice
Reported October 24, 2016 · ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Potentially affected: 18 vehicles
Repair completion: 94.44% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified November 4, 2016 · Vehicles built November 7, 2014 – July 29, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Spirit of Liberty vehicles manufactured November 7, 2014, to July 29, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear engine-run lockout safety switch may have been improperly wired, and as a result, it may be possible to start the engine while the vehicle is being worked on by a mechanic.
Safety consequence
If the engine can be started while a mechanic is working on the vehicle, they have an increased risk of injury and or death.
Manufacturer remedy
ARBOC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear engine-run lockout safety switch wiring, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected began on November 4, 2016. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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