NHTSA recall 26V349000
Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair restraints/securement › Critical fasteners
Arboc Spirit Of Independence and 3 more
Reported May 28, 202642 vehicles affectedARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLCBuilt Jan 16, 2026 – Mar 17, 2026
The 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.
The risk
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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.