NHTSA Service Bulletin 11013900: 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.
Step 1: Inspect front and rear transmission mount isolator BRACKETS for cracking/proper welding. Note cracking in first picture below-repair or replace as needed. Step 2: Replace both front and rear transmission mount isolators regardless of condition. (Isolators should have the molding ridge on the bottom, when installing you should be pushing them up). Step 3: Remove the v-drive pump intake hose from the bracket/clamp that it sits in. Step 4: Remove a discard the bracket from previous step. Step 5: Remove and discard the 2 bolts from the current v-drive mount as picture below with a socket or ratcheting wrench. Step 6: Using the two -13 x 2 grade 8, tap bolts (1406484) and two washers (1202090), attach the v-drive support assembly (1318154) to the v-drive. Torque to 70 ft/lbs. **You may need to use the -13 tap to clean up the threads in the v-drive** Step 7: Be sure to grind off the paint from edges of the 3-piece assembly as shown on picture. This 3-piece assembly will be supplied preassembled. Step 8: Turn the assembly sideways to be able to maneuver it through the battery door into position to line up the 4 open holes in the assembly, line it up with the four holes in the previously installed v-drive support assembly (1318154). Step 9: Loosely install two bottom bolts attaching part number 1318154 to part number 1318155. Step 10: Mark where the three piece assembly will sit on the frame as seen on picture. Step 11: Remove the 3-piece assembly and grind away paint in the marked areas to prep for welding. Step 12:*** First Gen Equess units may need some modifications for clearance of the door. See picture below. a. Cut part number 1318275 to fit inside door lip picture shows lip cut. b. Cut part number 1318279 on the side that goes closest to the v-drive for clearance of the bolts when sliding part into place. 13. Reinsert the 3-piece assembly clamp it in place and reinstall twobottom bolts loosely and weld engine cage wall mount P# (1318275) tothe frame. (Be sure to have the input hose that comes from the v-drive into the pump underneath all the brackets)Step 14: Allow the metal to cool down after welding and use black spray paint to cover the exposed metal parts and welds. Step 15: Install top two bolts Through the holes of v-drive support assembly (1318154) and isolator mount, v-drive support (1318155) where they meet. (Torque all 4 bolts to 70 ft/lbs) Step 16: Hand tighten four bolts connecting the engine cage wall isolator mount and the engine cage wall mount. Step 17: Tighten Vdrive isolator mount through bolt to120 ft/lbs. Step 18: Thread the -13 SAE grade 8, steel jam nut plain finish (Fastenal_0169639) onto the -13 x 2 1/2 grade 8, tap bolt (2014979) thread it all the way until it bottoms out on the head of the screw. Step 19: Insert the -13 x 2 1/2 grade 8, tap bolt (2014979) into the bottom of the engine cage, wall mount (1318275), thread the screw in until its snug against the engine cage wall iso mount (1318279), then make two full turns of the screw. Step 20: Lock the nut into place against the bracket. Step 21: Tighten the remaining 4 screw, caps -13 x 1-1/2 (1406486) to 70ft/lbs. Step 22: Secure the bottom v-drive hose with clamp, stainless 7/8 I.D. EPDM cushion (2011409), and a screw, -14 x 1 U/S HWH SDS (2005064) self-tapping screw as shown below.**Note in photo below, the black washer that is circled is in the incorrect position. ** Step 23: Check v-drive hose routings for rubbing on metal brackets or the potential to rub and apply protective covers as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 11013900?
Step 1: Inspect front and rear transmission mount isolator BRACKETS for cracking/proper welding. Note cracking in first picture below-repair or replace as needed. Step 2: Replace both front and rear transmission mount isolators regardless of condition. (Isolators should have the molding ridge on the bottom, when installing you should be pushing them up). Step 3: Remove the v-drive pump intake hose from the.
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
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