Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: critical fasteners
- Component
- Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: critical fasteners
- Manufacturer
- ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 42
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2026-05-28
- Owners notified
- 2026-06-25
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.