The worst 2019 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit of Freedom problems
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Recalls 2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- 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 Brake Systems."
- Risk
- Loss of the rear ABS system can increase the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 26V137000 · Recall details
Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit
- What is wrong
- 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 Retention and Release."
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 19V870000 · Recall details
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Is the 2019 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit of Freedom reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2019 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit of Freedom.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit of Freedom?
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How many recalls does the 2019 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit of Freedom have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic and structure.
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