ARBOC recalls 2025–2026 Spirit of Equess, Freedom, Independence and Mobility buses over wheelchair straps that may not lock
The wheelchair retractors on these transit buses may not lock, so a wheelchair may not be properly secured and could move during travel, raising the risk of injury to the rider.
What to do
Dealers will inspect the buses and replace the retractors if needed, free of charge. Owners may call ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
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Recall details
- Product
- Arboc Spirit Of Independence, Spirit Of Equess, Spirit Of Freedom and 1 more 2025–2026
- Hazard
- An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Units
- 42 vehicles
- Owner notification
- June 25, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 28, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V349000
- Model years: 2025–2026
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Official notice
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- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action
- 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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