NHTSA Campaign 26V349000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Issued by ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC · Reported May 28, 2026 · 42 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARBOC SPECIALTY VEHICLES | SPIRIT OF EQUESS | 2025 | 42 |
| ARBOC SPECIALTY VEHICLES | SPIRIT OF FREEDOM | 2026 | 42 |
| ARBOC SPECIALTY VEHICLES | SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE | 2026 | 42 |
| ARBOC SPECIALTY VEHICLES | SPIRIT OF MOBILITY | 2026 | 42 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V349000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.