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2021 Arboc Spirit Of Independence

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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0Owner complaints

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1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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What owners reported most

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When problems were reported

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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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What owners actually said

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Official recalls

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26V479000 · Suspension:critical Fasteners; Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger/bracket

Jul 24, 2026

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: The rear spring hanger may detach from the frame, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install the correct washers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.

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Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger/bracket

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.

Consequence: The rear spring hanger may detach from the frame, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install the correct washers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.

Suspension:critical Fasteners

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.

Consequence: The rear spring hanger may detach from the frame, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install the correct washers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.

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NHTSA investigations

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