2018-2026 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Freedom, 2018-2026 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Mobility recall: Loss of Rear ABS System
Report received by NHTSA: March 11, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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."
- The risk
Loss of the rear ABS system can increase the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
908 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2018-2026 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Freedom, 2018-2026 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Mobility.
- 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
9 earlier NHTSA recalls by ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Dec. 8, 2025 2025 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Freedom recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock (agency record)
- Dec. 8, 2025 2025 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Freedom, 2025 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Mobility recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock (agency record)
- July 2, 2024 ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC recall: Seat Back Malfunction/FMVSS 207 (agency record)
- March 18, 2021 ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC recall: Engine Control Module Calibrated Incorrectly (agency record)
- March 12, 2021 ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC recall: Possible Fuel Leak (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
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
- Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Freedom 2018-2026
- Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Mobility 2018-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V137000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 11, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 908 vehicles |
| “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