2025 ARBOC SPECIALTY VEHICLES SPIRIT OF FREEDOM recalls
The 2025 ARBOC SPECIALTY VEHICLES SPIRIT OF FREEDOM is covered by 3 recall campaigns. Repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN to see which are still open.
| Campaign | Received | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 26V137000 | 2026-03-11 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip |
| 25V841000 | 2025-12-08 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility › Wheelchair Restraints/Securement › Latch/Anchor › |
| 25V842000 | 2025-12-08 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility › Wheelchair Restraints/Securement › Latch/Anchor › |
Each recall: problem, risk and fix
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (26V137000, 2026-03-11)
Problem: 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."
Risk: Loss of the rear ABS system can increase the risk of a crash.
Free fix: 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.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility › Wheelchair Restraints/Securement › Latch/Anchor › (25V841000, 2025-12-08)
Problem: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2025 Spirit of Mobility and Spirit of Freedom transit buses. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Free fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December, 2025. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility › Wheelchair Restraints/Securement › Latch/Anchor › (25V842000, 2025-12-08)
Problem: 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.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Free fix: 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.
Other model years: 2018 · All ARBOC SPECIALTY VEHICLES SPIRIT OF FREEDOM recalls