ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2017-2026 Spirit of Independence transit buses. The wrong size washers may have been installed on the rear spring hanger bolts.
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Identifiers in this source record
2020 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCEPart: 12020902021 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE2022 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE2023 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE2024 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE2026 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE2025 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE2017 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE2018 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE2019 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCEVehicle: 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
The rear spring hanger may detach from the frame, increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action
Dealers will install the correct washers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 9, 2026. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2020 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE
- Brand or manufacturer
- ARBOC
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 26V479000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety