Does the 2018 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit of Freedom have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, structure, seats. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2018 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit of Freedom?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2018 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit of Freedom recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2018 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit of Freedom. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2018 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit of Freedom recalls, newest first

March 11, 2026NHTSA 26V137000908 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 9, 2019NHTSA 19V87000035 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Emergency › Escape/egress/exit

Summary: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Spirit of Freedom and Spirit of Mobility vehicles equipped with Specialty Prolo Roof Hatches. The roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Consequence: If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: ARBOC will notify owners, and Specialty will replace the roof hatch handles free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555 or Specialty customer service at 1-800-951-7867.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 16, 2018NHTSA 18V81300062 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: 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."
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2018 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit of Freedom were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2018 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit of Freedom have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, structure, seats. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2018 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit of Freedom recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Arboc Specialty Vehicles dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2018 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit of Freedom?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.