Arboc Spirit of Independence recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Arboc Spirit of Independence, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Jul 24, 2026Crash risk2017–2026 Arboc Spirit of Independence — Suspension
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.
26V479000 · 502 units · ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
- May 28, 2026Crash risk2025 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit of Equess, 2026 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit of Freedom, 2026 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit of Mobility and 1 other model — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
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.
26V349000 · 42 units · ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
- Nov 16, 2018Crash risk2018 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit of Freedom, 2018 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit of Mobility, 2015–2017 Arboc Spirit of Freedom and 2 other models — Seats
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 ARBOC Spirit of Freedom, Spirit of Mobility and Spirit of Independence-Pro Master transit buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
18V813000 · 62 units · ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC