NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Freedom Recalls & Complaints
The 2021 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Freedom has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2021 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Freedom. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Arboc Specialty Vehicles dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Freedom. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Loss of Rear ABS System
NHTSA #26V137000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · NHTSA notice
Reported March 11, 2026 · ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Potentially affected: 908 vehicles
Repair completion: 5.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified April 17, 2026
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
Loss of the rear ABS system can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Possible Fuel Leak
NHTSA #21V174000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported March 12, 2021 · ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Potentially affected: 29 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified March 16, 2021
Defect description
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2021 Spirit of Freedom Ford E450 vehicles. The fuel hose may not be secured correctly, which can result in a fuel leak.
Safety consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
Manufacturer remedy
ARBOC has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the fuel hose connection, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2021. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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