Known Recalls

Model year record

2025 ARBOC SPECIALTY VEHICLES Spirit of Equess

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V349000

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.