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2026 Arboc Spirit Of Independence

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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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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.

26V349000 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility:wheelchair Restraints/securement:critical Fasteners

May 28, 2026

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: 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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NHTSA investigations

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