The worst 2019 Arboc Spirit of Independence problems
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Recalls 1
Suspension: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 26V479000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2019 Arboc Spirit of Independence 11
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Complaint: Structural stress crack of chassis frame at outrigger supports
- Complaint: Drawn‐over‐mandrel (DOM) tube cracks in frame at rear spring, front frame brackets
- Complaint: Structural stress crack of chassis frame at front of rear suspension
- AR878- 2018-2019
- AR879- 2018-2019
- AR880-2018-2019
- AR873-2019-SOI-F
- Complaint: Driveshaft angles incorrect
- AR872-SOI-F
- Complaint: Structural stress crack of chassis frame at rear suspension
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Questions about the 2019 Arboc Spirit of Independence
Is the 2019 Arboc Spirit of Independence reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2019 Arboc Spirit of Independence.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Arboc Spirit of Independence?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2019 Arboc Spirit of Independence have?
1 recall, covering suspension.
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