Arboc Specialty Vehicles recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
Loss of the rear ABS system can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Freedom 2018–2026
- Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Mobility 2018–2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V137000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Arboc Specialty Vehicles, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 11, 2026
- Owners notified
- Apr 17, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 908
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 105
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Arboc / Arboc Specialty Vehicles recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility May 28, 2026
- Arboc Specialty Vehicles recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Dec 8, 2025
- Arboc / Arboc Specialty Vehicles recall: Structure Dec 9, 2019
- Arboc / Arboc Specialty Vehicles recall: Seats Nov 16, 2018
- Arboc Specialty Vehicles recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Dec 8, 2025
- Arboc Specialty Vehicles recall: Fuel system, gasoline Mar 12, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.