01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2025 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Freedom recall campaigns
NHTSA 26V137000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- March 11, 2026
- Potential units
- 908campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Spirit of Freedom and Spirit of Mobility transit buses. The rear brake lines may have been installed incorrectly causing the anti-lock brake system (ABS) modulator valve to malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems.".
Why it matters: Loss of the rear ABS system can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
ARBOC will provide instructions to reroute and re-connect the rear brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
Owner notification: April 17, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
NHTSA 25V842000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Report received
- December 8, 2025
- Potential units
- 12campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2025 Spirit of Freedom transit buses. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Why it matters: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
Owner notification: February 6, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
NHTSA 25V841000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Report received
- December 8, 2025
- Potential units
- 22campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2025 Spirit of Mobility and Spirit of Freedom transit buses. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Why it matters: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December, 2025. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
Owner notification: February 6, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
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