NHTSA Service Bulletin 11013773: 2023 Arboc Spirit Of Freedom
Official manufacturer communication context for 2023 Arboc Spirit Of Freedom, 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.
Step 1: Fish out two purple wires (Interior of bus) from the top of the curbside spinout and move them to the bottom front of the wheel well cover best to use pull cord/tube to fish them through. These wires should be wrapped in a black protective snakeskin covering (see picture). Step 2: Locate the controller on the fire suppression extinguisher bottle and find the gray wire with the blunt cut end (see picture). Step 3: Strip this covering back to expose the red, white, and black wires (see picture). Step 4: Bend white wire back and tape off it is not used (see picture). Step 5: Strip red and black wires and connect each one separately to a purple wire with butt connectors. It may be necessary to remove some of the extra purple wiring to provide the best fit within the harness. Step 6: When complete the wires should look like this (see picture). Step 7: If these instructions are followed correctly the engine shutdown will be in place (see schematic picture).
What this bulletin may mean before buying
Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.
Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 11013773?
Step 1: Fish out two purple wires (Interior of bus) from the top of the curbside spinout and move them to the bottom front of the wheel well cover best to use pull cord/tube to fish them through. These wires should be wrapped in a black protective snakeskin covering (see picture). Step 2: Locate the controller on the fire suppression extinguisher bottle and find the gray wire with the blunt cut end (see picture)..
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?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
Check the exact VIN before you buy
Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.
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