NHTSA vehicle safety data
2026 Arboc Spirit Of Independence Recalls & Complaints
The 2026 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 2026 Arboc Spirit Of Independence. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Arboc dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 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.
Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
NHTSA #26V349000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility — Wheelchair Restraints/Securement — Critical Fasteners · NHTSA notice
Reported May 28, 2026 · ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Potentially affected: 42 vehicles
Repair completion: 0% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified June 25, 2026 · Vehicles built January 16, 2026 – March 17, 2026 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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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