Vehicle recall 26V349000 · May 28, 2026
Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit of Equess, Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit of Freedom and 2 more models
The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
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 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V349000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 28, 2026
- Filed by
- ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
- Owner notification
- June 25, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 42
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair restraints/securement › Critical fasteners
Vehicles covered
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