Model year record

2016 ARBOC Spirit of Liberty

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V335000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables

Component
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
Manufacturer
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Vehicles affected
113
Reported to NHTSA
2020-06-09
Owners notified
2020-06-24

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 risk

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V950000

Electrical system: software

Component
Electrical system: software
Manufacturer
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Vehicles affected
16
Reported to NHTSA
2016-12-23
Owners notified
2017-01-13

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 risk

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V769000

Engine

Component
Engine
Manufacturer
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Vehicles affected
18
Reported to NHTSA
2016-10-24
Owners notified
2016-11-04

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 risk

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.