ARBOC recalls 2018–2026 Spirit of Freedom and Spirit of Mobility buses over incorrectly installed rear brake lines
Rear brake lines may have been installed incorrectly, which can make the anti-lock brake valve malfunction and cause the rear anti-lock brakes to fail, raising the risk of a crash.
What to do
ARBOC will give instructions to reroute and re-connect the rear brake lines for free. Owners can call ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
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Recall details
- Product
- Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Mobility, Spirit Of Freedom 2018–2026
- Hazard
- Loss of the rear ABS system can increase the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 908 vehicles
- Owner notification
- April 17, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 11, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V137000
- Model years: 2018–2026
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Official notice
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- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- Defect
- 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."
- Consequence
- Loss of the rear ABS system can increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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