RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR
2012 Arboc Spirit OF Freedom recalls
3 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2012 Arboc Spirit OF Freedom with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.
- Canadian recalls
- 02
- U.S. recalls
- 01
- Total campaigns
- 03
Transport Canada recalls
02- Electrical#2014335
313 units affected
On certain vehicles, rear clearance and identification lamp wiring may corrode. This could result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Arboc will supply instructions and materials required to repair affected wiring harnesses.
- Seats And Restraints#2013003
5 units affected
On certain buses, the passenger seat base reinforcement plates may have been inadvertently omitted during vehicle assembly. As such, the seat anchorage could fail during a vehicle crash, which could increase the risk of personal injury. Correction: Dealers will install a reinforcement plate onto each passenger seat.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
U.S. NHTSA recalls
01- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP#14V661000
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.
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.
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada
Check a 2012 Arboc Spirit OF Freedom VIN
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