ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2025 Spirit of Equess, 2026 Spirit of Freedom, Spirit of Independence, and Spirit of Mobility transit buses. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Compare the exact product and every lot, model, serial range or date listed in the official notice. A similar name alone does not establish that your product is included.
Identifiers in this source record
2026 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCEPart: 2006161Part: 2002343Part: 20017362025 ARBOC SPECIALTY VEHICLES SPIRIT OF EQUESS2026 ARBOC SPECIALTY VEHICLES SPIRIT OF FREEDOM2026 ARBOC SPECIALTY VEHICLES SPIRIT OF MOBILITYVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Official action
Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2026. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2026 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE
- Brand or manufacturer
- ARBOC
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 26V349000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety