NHTSA Service Bulletin 11013683: 2018 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Mobility
Official manufacturer communication context for 2018 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Mobility, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
Complaint: Sway bar design (angles) incorrect near sway bar link bolts. Cause: Design. Correction: Redesigned sway bar by changing angles and length of sway bar. Including new, stronger sway bar link assemblies with bar. The sway bar/links are now engineered together with the correct working angles. Step 1- Raise and support vehicle suitably with suspension and wheels in normal driving position. Step 2- Remove sway bar to frame bolts, nuts, clamps and bushings from bar and save for reinstallation. Step 3- Remove sway bar links from bar. Discard sway bar and links. Step 4- Install new sway bar links (2010847) onto new sway bar (2010657) and attach to lower control arms. Assemble both sides loosely at this time. Step 5- Sway bar is not symmetrical. Orient sway bar so ends bend down towards the sway bar link. Shown below. Step 6- Install sway bar bushings and clamps onto new bar and bolt into place. Torque frame bolts and nuts to spec. See below. Step 7- Torque sway bar link bolts to 15 ft lbs.
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Buyer checklist
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Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 11013683?
Complaint: Sway bar design (angles) incorrect near sway bar link bolts. Cause: Design. Correction: Redesigned sway bar by changing angles and length of sway bar. Including new, stronger sway bar link assemblies with bar. The sway bar/links are now engineered together with the correct working angles. Step 1- Raise and support vehicle suitably with suspension and wheels in normal driving position. Step 2- Remove sway.
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
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