NHTSA Campaign 26V479000

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET

Issued by ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC · Reported Jul 24, 2026 · 502 vehicles affected

What's wrong

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2017-2026 Spirit of Independence transit buses. The wrong size washers may have been installed on the rear spring hanger bolts.

Consequence

The rear spring hanger may detach from the frame, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install the correct washers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE 2017 502
ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE 2018 502
ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE 2019 502
ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE 2020 502
ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE 2021 502
ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE 2022 502
ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE 2023 502
ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE 2024 502
ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE 2025 502
ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE 2026 502

Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V479000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.