2018 Arboc Spirit Of Equess problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm):software 2021-03-18 · campaign 21V187000 · 41 vehicles
Defect: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Spirit of Equess buses equipped with Cummins Westport Inc. B6.7N natural gas engines. The engine control module software may be calibrated incorrectly, causing the engine to not limit engine speed or torque as intended for certain safety-related functions such as vehicle braking, traction and stability control, speed control, or collision avoidance.
Risk: If safety-related functions such as vehicle braking, stability, speed, and collision avoidance do not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: ARBOC will work with the engine manufacturer, Cummins, Inc., to notify owners, and Cummins dealers will recalibrate the engine control module, free of charge. The recall began April 5, 2021. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
Service bulletins (4)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2025-02-05 · AR882 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint: compressor mounting brackets are breaking. cause: design. correction: add gusset to compressor mounting bracket.
Steering 2019-06-18 · AR869 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ar869-spirit of equess gearbox removal and replacement. complaint-driveline gearbox failure. cause-component failure. correction-removal and replacement of driveline gearbox. affects 2018/2019 spirit of equess (soe) buses.
Electrical System 2019-06-05 · AR864 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ar864-arboc spirit of equess cac harness modification. complaint-efan system on diesel bus found to have improper 12v power to radiator and cac fans, causing unnecessary running at low temperatures that drain batteries. cause-improper supply of 12v analog signal to fans in grayson fan harness. corre
Service Brakes, Air 2019-04-23 · AR867 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
air brake hose replacement-complaint-flexible brake hose damage. cause-hose between front air chambers and front brake valve making contact with axle on sharp turns. correction-complete visual inspection and change fittings to adjust angles. replace hose. affects only buses 3121, 3423, 3424, 3429, 3
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.