2025 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Equess, 2026 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Freedom, 2026 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Independence and 1 more model recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
Report received by NHTSA: May 28, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
42 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Equess, 2026 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Freedom, 2026 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Independence, 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
10 earlier NHTSA recalls by ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 11, 2026 ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC recall: Loss of Rear ABS System (agency record)
- Dec. 8, 2025 ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock (agency record)
- Dec. 8, 2025 ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC 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)
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 June 25, 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 Equess 2025
- Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Freedom 2026
- Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Independence 2026
- Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Mobility 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V349000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received by NHTSA | May 28, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 42 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