2017 ARBOC SPIRIT OF FREEDOM
2 recalls — 0 complaints — 5 TSBs
19V870000 Dec 9, 2019
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Defect Description
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 requirement... Read more
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.
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.
18V813000 Nov 16, 2018
SEATS
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2017 ARBOC SPIRIT OF FREEDOM
5 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
AR865
Mar 15, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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 inspecti
AR865
Mar 15, 2019
350000 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 inspecti
AR855
Mar 20, 2018
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
AR855-SOF Brake Hose Routing- Complaint-Park brake hose rubbing against jounce bumper bracket located on rear axle. Cause-Unknown OEM design changes. Correction-Add additional bracket to re-route brake hose for clearance.
AR847
Sep 21, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AR847-Loose Thermo King Power & Ground Lugs Inspection-Repair. Complaint-Power/Ground lugs looseat connection points at circuit breaker or ground bar. Cause-Lugs incorrectly crimped or loose connections at circuit breaker or ground bar. Cor
AR845
Sep 13, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AR845-Replacing Underhood 100A with 120A Circuit Breaker. Complaint-100A circuit breaker tripping prematurely. Cause-Manufacturing tolerances of the breaker and the temperature derate curve associated with the breaker. Correction-Replace un
ARBOC SPIRIT OF FREEDOM — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ARBOC SPIRIT OF FREEDOM across all model years (2009–2024).
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