No complaints are listed for the 2018 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit OF Freedom. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-10.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as ARBOC SPECIALTY VEHICLES SPIRIT OF FREEDOM.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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3 recalls.
Date: 2026-03-11. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Defect: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Spirit of Freedom and Spirit of Mobility transit buses. The rear brake lines may have been installed incorrectly causing the anti-lock brake system (ABS) modulator valve to malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric (excerpt)
Consequence: Loss of the rear ABS system can increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: ARBOC will provide instructions to reroute and re-connect the rear brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-12-09. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Spirit of Freedom and Spirit of Mobility vehicles equipped with Specialty Prolo Roof Hatches. The roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Reten (excerpt)
Consequence: If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: ARBOC will notify owners, and Specialty will replace the roof hatch handles free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555 or Specialty customer service at 1-800-951-7867. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-11-16. Systems: SEATS.
Defect: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 ARBOC Spirit of Freedom, Spirit of Mobility and Spirit of Independence-Pro Master transit buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when (excerpt)
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: ARBOC has notified owners, directing them to contact Freedman for repairs of the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or ARBOC at 1-574-825-4880. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
2 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
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| STRUCTURE | 1 |
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| SUSPENSION | 1 |
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10185196
Date: 2020-11-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION.
AR878- 2018-2019 Spirit of Freedom (SOF-F) Front Frame Reinforcement-Complaint: Structural stress crack of chassis frame at front of rear suspension. Cause: Concentrated stress loads. Correction: Drill stop holes into frame, weld cracks and weld provided reinforcement plate to affected area. Vehicl
10155376
Date: 2019-03-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EQUIPMENT.
AR865-Rear Coolant Line Clamp Inspection-Complaint-Metrolynx contractual concerns with inconsistent coolant line connections. Cause-Incorrect/inconsistent coolant line connections located on Sarnia units. Correction-Complete visual inspection by removing internal hose cover.