Recall 14V783 affects 43 2015 Arboc Spirit Of Mobility transit buses for unstamped driver-side transition windows. Repair is free at any franchised Arboc dealer.
Arboc is recalling 43 2015 Spirit Of Mobility transit buses under recall 14V783 because the driver side transition windows lack required safety stamps under glazing rules. If one of these windows breaks, glass shards can injure people in or near the bus, and the dealer repair will be free once Arboc makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The driver side transition window on the 2015 Arboc Spirit Of Mobility is a side glass panel near the driver. Its normal job is to give the driver visibility while using glazing that meets the required safety standard. A safety stamp on the glass identifies that the glazing meets FMVSS No. 205, the federal rule for vehicle glass.
On affected buses, that driver side transition window was installed without the required safety stamp. The missing stamp does not describe a broken latch or cracked pane. It means the window does not show the required certification mark, so the bus fails to comply with the glazing rule. For a dealer, the issue is the specific driver side transition window, not every side or rear window.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or fleet operator is not expected to feel a change while driving; the problem is found by checking the marking on the window.
Who's affected?
| 2015 Arboc Spirit Of Mobility | visibility component |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 43 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
If your VIN is included, treat a broken window as a safety risk. Broken glass can leave sharp shards inside the vehicle and increase the risk of personal injury. Keep passengers away from the damaged window and schedule service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Arboc dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Arboc Spirit Of Mobility is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Arboc dealer and ask for the free driver-side transition-window replacement.
- Bring the owner notice if Arboc mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V783 when you call.
- Call Arboc customer service at 1-574-825-1720 with questions and reference Arboc recall TSB1415.
- Avoid using the bus until the dealer confirms the window repair plan if the driver-side transition window is cracked or damaged.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Arboc technician replaces the driver side transition window that was missing the required safety stamp. The repair path is a window replacement, not an inspection-only visit. Arboc said owner notices began on December 19, 2014, and the dealer repair will be free once available. If the service desk asks for the campaign reference, Arboc lists this recall as TSB1415.
Timeline
| December 9, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 9, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V783?
Recall 14V783 covers 43 2015 Arboc Spirit Of Mobility transit buses with driver side transition windows that lack the required safety stamp. If one of those windows breaks, glass shards can increase injury risk. Arboc dealers will replace the window for free.
What should I do if my 2015 Arboc Spirit Of Mobility is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific transit bus is included in recall 14V783. If it is, contact a franchised Arboc dealer to schedule the driver side transition window replacement. Reference recall number 14V783 or Arboc recall number TSB1415 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Arboc's remedy says dealers will replace the affected window free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for the recall repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is broken glass inside or near the bus. The affected driver side transition window was not safety stamped, and a broken window can create glass shards that increase the risk of personal injury. The fix is a free window replacement through an Arboc dealer.
What if I bought this Arboc Spirit Of Mobility used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner, so a used 2015 Arboc Spirit Of Mobility can still be eligible. Check your VIN, then give the dealer recall number 14V783 or Arboc number TSB1415 when scheduling service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V783000 |
|---|---|
| Arboc customer service | 1-574-825-1720 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V783 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V783000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →