NHTSA Service Bulletin 11013899: 2021-2023 Arboc Spirit Of Equess
Official manufacturer communication context for 2021-2023 Arboc Spirit Of Equess, 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: Coolant leak Cause: Standpipes cracking due to length and weight of valves Correction: Install shorter pipes and relocate valves. Step 1: Remove tallest stand pipe assembly from engine. Then remove medium stand pipe assembly from engine. Both are circled below in green. Remove valves from pipes and save for later installation. Step 2: Install two new short stand pipes with 90 degree elbows and hose couplers, use thread sealer on all pipe connections. Step 3: Re-Connect heater hoses to new stand pipe hose couplers. Torque constant torque clamps to 45 in/lbs. Step 4: Install heater hose support bracket, attached to back of engine block. Step 5: Cut heater hoses for valve installation near new hose support bracket. See picture. Step 6: Install hose couplers on valves and connect hoses with new constant torque clamps, torqued to 45 in/lbs. Step 7: Route hoses and secure with cable ties as shown in picture below. Step 8: Fill cooling system to correct level. Run engine to operating temperature. Verify heater operation and refill as needed.
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.
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 11013899?
Complaint: Coolant leak Cause: Standpipes cracking due to length and weight of valves Correction: Install shorter pipes and relocate valves. Step 1: Remove tallest stand pipe assembly from engine. Then remove medium stand pipe assembly from engine. Both are circled below in green. Remove valves from pipes and save for later installation. Step 2: Install two new short stand pipes with 90 degree elbows and hose.
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.
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