The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V805000·Announced 2014-12-19

ARBOC Transit Buses Recalled for Electrical Fire Risk

ARBOC is recalling 2015 Spirit of Mobility and Freedom buses because exterior electrical connections may not be weatherized, increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain model year 2015 Spirit of Mobility and Spirit of Freedom transit buses. The recall covers vehicles manufactured between July 1, 2014, and December 12, 2014. A total of 94 vehicles are affected by this safety issue.

The defect involves exterior electrical connections for the side marker lights that may not be properly weatherized. This lack of weatherization can allow exposed electrical connections to short, which increases the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.

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 can contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ARBOC SPIRIT OF FREEDOM, SPIRIT OF MOBILITY
Brand
ARBOC
Manufacturer
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
94

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • SPIRIT OF FREEDOM
  • SPIRIT OF MOBILITY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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