2019 Arboc Spirit Of Independence

Recalls

1 recall names the 2019 Arboc Spirit Of Independence. Newest first.

• Suspension › Critical fasteners

  Jul 24, 2026NHTSA 26V479000502 vehicles

  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 and remedy

  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.

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Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10185209AR880-2018-2019 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 connection. Vehicles Affected: 2018/2019 Spirit of Independence-Ford (SOI-F). Labor Op code: 0128001 Labor Time Allowance: 4 hrs. per unit Parts Return : No Pre Auth Required: Yes
• 10185197AR879- 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. Vehicles Affected: 2018/2019 Spirit of Independence-Ford (SOI-F). Labor Op code: 0127901.Labor Time Allowance: 1.5 hrs. per bracket. Parts Return: No. Pre Auth Required: Yes
• 10185196AR878- 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. Vehicles Affected: 2018/2019 Spirit of Independence-Ford. Labor Op code: 0127801. Labor Time Allowance: 4.0 hrs. per unit. Parts Return: No. Pre Auth Required: Yes.
• 10176733Complaint: 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 affected components.
• 10176732Complaint: 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
• 10171192AR873-2019-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/wear. If damage is found, replace affected components. Vehicles Affected- 2019 Ford Transit Buses-May include Bus #'s 3627-3631, 3640-3644, 3694-3703, 3928, 3993-3994, 4026-4030. Total of 28 buses.
• 10171191AR872-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 Fords (SOI-F)
• 10155377AR866-Rear Upper Shock Mount Bracket Installation-Complaint-Upper shock has movement during jounce. Cause-Insufficient structural support. Correction-Add bracket, part # 1312336, with weldment.

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