2019 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 (6)
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.
Service Brakes, Air 2020-03-10 · AR874 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint: cutr did not approve brake hose routing with p-clamp cause: cut inspection correction: remove/discard p-clamp and replace with l-bracket standoff and hellermann clamp
Service Brakes, Air 2020-03-10 · AR874 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ar874-equess front air brake hose routing/clamp repair- affects 2019 fdot, 5 ride solution buses 3855-3859. complaint-cutr did not approve air brake hose routing with p-clamp. cause-cutr inspection. correction-remove/discard p-clamp and replace with l-bracket standoff and hellermann clamp. labor tim
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:linkages 2020-02-12 · AR871 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint: wiper mechanism allows overâtravel. 2/12/2020 "document uncontrolled if printed" process name page revision station by date soeâwiper mechanism securement 1 of 2 â serâe b. fisher cause: not securing linkage ends per supplier. correction: due to failing linkage, arms on the
Visibility 2020-02-12 · AR871 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ar871-soe-wiper mechanism securement- complaint-wiper mechanism allows over travel of wipers. cause-not securing linkage ends per supplier. correction-due to failing linkage, arms on the wiper assembly for one piece windshields, it has been determined that the mechanism needs to be secured at the ou
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.
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.