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2011 Arboc Spirit of Mobility problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2011 Arboc Spirit of Mobility — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

4

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2011 compare to other Spirit of Mobility years?

Spirit of Mobility NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted4 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 4 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 0 complaints
Spirit of Mobility NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2011 Arboc Spirit of Mobility problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Suspension4100%

Does the 2011 Arboc Spirit of Mobility have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

14V661000Fuel SystemOctober 21, 2014 · 280 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

12V248000Body & StructureMay 31, 2012 · 57 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, EGRESS OF THE BUS MAY BE HINDERED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* 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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · March 8, 2008

2011 Arboc Spirit of Mobility — common questions

Is the 2011 Arboc Spirit of Mobility reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2011 Arboc Spirit of Mobility have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2011 Arboc Spirit of Mobility. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.