Arboc / Arboc Specialty Vehicles recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Arboc Spirit Of Independence 2026
- Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Equess 2025
- Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Freedom 2026
- Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Mobility 2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V349000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Arboc Specialty Vehicles, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 28, 2026
- Owners notified
- Jun 25, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 42
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 16, 2026 to Mar 17, 2026
- Part
- Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair restraints/securement › Critical fasteners
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Arboc recall: Suspension Jul 24, 2026
- Arboc / Arboc Specialty Vehicles recall: Seats Nov 16, 2018
- Arboc Specialty Vehicles recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Mar 11, 2026
- Arboc Specialty Vehicles recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Dec 8, 2025
- 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.