Does the 2018 Arboc Spirit of Independence have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, 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 Spirit of Independence recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Arboc 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 Spirit of Independence?

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

2018 Arboc Spirit of Independence recalls

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

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

For the 2018 Arboc Spirit of Independence. 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.

Has your Arboc been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Arboc dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2018 Arboc Spirit of Independence recalls, newest first

July 24, 2026NHTSA 26V479000502 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger/bracket

Summary: 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.
Consequence: The rear spring hanger may detach from the frame, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Components: Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger/bracket; Suspension › Critical fasteners

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 Spirit of Independence were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2018 Arboc Spirit of Independence have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, 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 Spirit of Independence recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Arboc 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 Spirit of Independence?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.