2025 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Freedom recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
Report received by NHTSA: Dec. 8, 2025.
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- What's recalled
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2025 Spirit of Freedom 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.
- Who's affected
12 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Freedom.
- Compared with
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC has 3 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 2 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
1 earlier NHTSA recall for these models since Nov. 1, 2016:
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V842000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received by NHTSA | Dec. 8, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 12 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 25E063 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record