2011 Arboc Spirit of Mobility recalls and problems

The 2011 Arboc Spirit of Mobility has 2 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Arboc dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2011 Arboc Spirit of Mobility vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2011 Arboc Spirit of Mobility recalls

Recall 14V-661: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Oct 21, 2014 · 280 vehicles affected · ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC

Problem: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Spirit of Mobility transit buses, models 191WB and 210WB, and Spirit of Freedom transit buses, models 191WB and 210WB, manufactured September 24, 2008, to March 27, 2014. The affected vehicles were built with an undersized wire to the fuel pump supply circuit.

Risk: The undersized wire may cause the fuel pump to not function, resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: ARBOC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2014. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555. ARBOC's number for this recall is TSB1401.

Recall 12V-248: Structure

Reported May 31, 2012 · 57 vehicles affected · ARBOC SPECIALITY VEHICLES, LLC

Problem: Arboc specialty vehicles, llc (Arboc) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 spirit of mobility and freedom transit buses manufactured from april 1, 2011, through march 25, 2012, equipped with prolo roof escape hatches. Increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. Thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."

Risk: In the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.

Fix: Arboc will notify owners. Specialty manufacturing, inc. Will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 27, 2012. Owners may contact arboc at 1-574-825-1720 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.

2011 Arboc Spirit of Mobility problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	4

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 39,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2011 Arboc Spirit of Mobility complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Suspension · at 39,000 miles · reported Jan 23, 2015

The contact owns 2011 arboc spirit of mobility bus. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, both upper ball joints fractured on 4 separate occasions causing the bus operator to lose steering capability. On all four occasions, the vehicle was repaired at the on site repair facility. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was made aware of all failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 39,000.

Suspension · at 33,778 miles · reported Jan 23, 2015

The contact owns 2011 arboc spirit of mobility bus. The contacts stated that while driving at an unknown speed, both upper ball joints fractured on 4 separate occasions causing the bus operator to lose steering capability. On all four occasions, the vehicle was repaired on the site repair facility. The cause of the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 33,778.

Suspension · at 42,000 miles · reported Jan 23, 2015

The contact owns 2011 arboc spirit of mobility bus. The contacts stated that while driving at an unknown speed, both upper ball joints fractured on 4 separate occasions causing the bus operator to lose steering capability. On all four occasions, the vehicle was repaired on site repair facility. The cause of the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 42,000.

Suspension · at 31,000 miles · reported Jan 23, 2015

The contact owns 2011 arboc spirit of mobility bus. The contacts stated that while driving at an unknown speed, both upper ball joints fractured on 4 separate occasions causing the bus operator to lose steering capability. On all four occasions, the vehicle was repaired at the on site repair facility. The cause of the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 31,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Arboc Spirit of Mobility have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Arboc Spirit of Mobility: 14V-661 (fuel system, gasoline), 12V-248 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Arboc Spirit of Mobility?

Owners report suspension problems most often (4 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 39,000 miles.

Are Arboc recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Arboc dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.