No complaints are listed for the 2019 Arboc Spirit OF Independence. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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1 recalls.
Date: 2026-07-24. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Defect: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2017-2026 Spirit of Independence transit buses. The wrong size washers may have been installed on the rear spring hanger bolts.
Consequence: The rear spring hanger may detach from the frame, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install the correct washers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 9, 2026. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
11 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| STRUCTURE | 8 |
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| SUSPENSION | 3 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 2 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
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11013678
Date: 2025-02-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Complaint: Structural stress crack of chassis frame at outrigger supports Cause : Concentrated stress loads Correction: Drill stop holes into frame, weld cracks and weld provided reinforcement plate to affected area
11013680
Date: 2025-02-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION.
Complaint: Drawna overa mandrel (DOM) tube cracks in frame at rear spring, front frame brackets Cause: DOM tube to frame tolerance variations Correction: Weld cracks in DOM tube to frame connection Step 1) Pull unit onto hoist, chock tires to prevent bus from moving. Step 2) Disconnect negative ba
11013604
Date: 2025-02-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
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
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
10185197
Date: 2020-11-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, STRUCTURE.
AR879- 2018-2019 Spirit of Independence-Ford (SOI-F) Frame Outrigger Reinforcement-Complaint: Structural stress crack of chassis frame at outrigger supports. Cause: Concentrated stress loads. Correction: Drill stop holes into frame, weld cracks and weld provided reinforcement plate to affected area.
10185209
Date: 2020-11-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.
AR880-2018-2019 Spirit of Independence-Ford Chassis (SOI-F). Drawn-over-mandrel (DOM) Tube Frame Reinforcement. Complaint: Drawn-over-mandrel (DOM) tube cracks in frame at rear spring, front frame brackets. Cause: DOM tube to frame tolerance variations. Correction: Weld cracks in DOM tube to frame c
10171192
Date: 2020-02-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
AR873-2019-SOI-F Driveshaft Repair- Complaint-Driveshaft angles incorrect. Cause-Production installation error. Correction-Replace middle and rear carrier bearing bracket assemblies and brackets. Set driveshaft angles and align driveshaft to spec. Inspect u-joints and carrier bearings for damage/wea
10176733
Date: 2020-02-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Complaint: Driveshaft angles incorrect Cause: Production installation error Correction: Replace middle and rear carrier bearing bracket assemblies and brackets. Set driveshaft angles and align driveshaft to spec. Inspect u-joints and carrier bearings for damage/wear. If damage is found, replaced a
10171191
Date: 2020-01-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
AR872-SOI-F Frame Reinforcement-Complaint-Structural stress crack of chassis frame at rear suspension. Cause-Concentrated Stress Loads. Correction-Drill 1/8" stop holes into frame at the end of the cracks and weld provided retrofit bracket in affected area. Affects 2018/2019 Spirit of Independence F
10176732
Date: 2020-01-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Complaint: Structural stress crack of chassis frame at rear suspension Cause: Concentrated Stress Loads Correction: Drill 1/8" Stop Holes into Frame at the end of cracks and weld provided retrofit bracket in affected area