Vehicle recall 26V137000 · March 11, 2026
Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit of Freedom and Spirit of Mobility
The rear brake lines may have been installed incorrectly causing the anti-lock brake system (ABS) modulator valve to malfunction.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V137000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 11, 2026
- Filed by
- ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
- Owner notification
- April 17, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 908
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicles covered
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