NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Arboc Spirit Of Independence Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 Arboc Spirit Of Independence has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2017 Arboc Spirit Of Independence. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Arboc dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Arboc Spirit Of Independence. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Rear Spring Hanger May Detach
NHTSA #26V479000 · Suspension — Rear — Springs — Leaf Spring Assembly — Hanger/Bracket · NHTSA notice
Reported July 24, 2026 · ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Potentially affected: 502 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified September 9, 2026 · Vehicles built January 16, 2017 – July 17, 2026 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
The rear spring hanger may detach from the frame, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will install the correct washers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 9, 2026. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
Seat Back may not Stay Upright/FMVSS 207
NHTSA #18V813000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported November 16, 2018 · ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Potentially affected: 62 vehicles
Owners notified November 29, 2018 · Vehicles built September 22, 2015 – July 28, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
ARBOC has notified owners, directing them to contact Freedman for repairs of the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or ARBOC at 1-574-825-4880.
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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