NHTSA vehicle safety data
2015 Arboc Spirit Of Mobility Recalls & Complaints
The 2015 Arboc Spirit Of Mobility has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2015 Arboc Spirit Of Mobility. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Arboc dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Arboc Spirit Of Mobility. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Seat Back may not Stay Upright/FMVSS 207
NHTSA #18V813000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported November 16, 2018 · ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Potentially affected: 62 vehicles
Owners notified November 29, 2018 · Vehicles built September 22, 2015 – July 28, 2018 (per NHTSA)
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 the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Safety consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Electrical Connections may not be Weatherized
NHTSA #14V805000 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA notice
Reported December 19, 2014 · ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Potentially affected: 94 vehicles
Repair completion: 63.83% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Arboc campaign RC056301 · Owners notified January 6, 2015 · Vehicles built July 1, 2014 – December 12, 2014 (per NHTSA)
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.
Safety consequence
Exposed electrical connections may short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Windows Not Safety Stamped/FMVSS 205
NHTSA #14V783000 · Visibility — Glass, Side/Rear · NHTSA notice
Reported December 9, 2014 · ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Potentially affected: 43 vehicles
Repair completion: 93.02% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Arboc campaign TSB1415 · Owners notified December 9, 2014 · Vehicles built June 23, 2014 – November 21, 2014 (per NHTSA)
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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 205 "Glazing Materials."
Safety consequence
A broken window can create glass shards, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Manufacturer 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.
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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