Does the 2019 Arboc Spirit OF Freedom have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 2 campaigns and the U.S. NHTSA lists 1 for the 2019 Arboc Spirit OF Freedom. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

How do I know if a recall applies to my 2019 Arboc Spirit OF Freedom?

Recalls are matched by make, model and model year, but many cover only certain VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN, or use the official Transport Canada or NHTSA lookup.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. In both Canada and the United States the manufacturer must fix a recalled defect at no charge, through a franchised dealer.

RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR

2019 Arboc Spirit OF Freedom recalls

3 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2019 Arboc Spirit OF Freedom with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 02
U.S. recalls: 01
Total campaigns: 03

Transport Canada recalls

Brakes#2026109March 11, 2026
1,195 units affected
Issue: On certain buses, the brake lines for the rear wheels may not have been connected to the antilock braking system (ABS) control module properly. As a result, the ABS and stability control may not work correctly. Note: This recall only affects certain buses built on a Chevrolet chassis. Safety Risk: An antilock braking system that doesn't work correctly could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: ARBOC will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to reroute and reconnect the rear brake lines correctly.
Structure#2019644December 18, 2019
3 units affected
Issue: On certain buses, the outer handle for the roof hatch (emergency exit) could break. If this happens, it would be difficult to open the roof hatch from outside the bus. Safety Risk: An emergency exit that is difficult to open could increase the risk of injury in an emergency. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to contact Specialty Manufacturing Inc. (SMI), who will provide replacement parts and instructions on how to replace the roof hatch outer handle.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT#19V870000December 9, 2019
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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Risk: 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.

Does this recall apply to my vehicle?

Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

What to do

Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:

NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada

Check a 2019 Arboc Spirit OF Freedom VIN

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