Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- Manufacturer
- ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 908
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2026-03-11
- Owners notified
- 2026-04-17
Defect description
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."
Safety risk
Loss of the rear ABS system can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.