2017 Arboc Spirit OF Independence Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2017 Arboc Spirit OF Independence. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2017 Arboc Spirit OF Independence
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hanger/bracket (suspension) and critical fasteners (suspension)
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.
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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Seats
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 the stowed position to the upright…
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…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2017 Arboc Spirit OF Independence. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Arboc Spirit OF Independence model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Arboc Spirit OF Independence model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2017 Arboc Spirit OF Independence
How do I know if my 2017 Arboc Spirit OF Independence has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2017 Arboc Spirit OF Independence; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Arboc dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V813000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Arboc models
- Spirit OF Mobility4 complaints
- Freedom0 complaints
- Spirit OF America0 complaints
- Spirit OF Equess0 complaints
- Spirit OF Freedom0 complaints
- Spirit OF Liberty0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.