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.
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Vehicles affected
29
Reported to NHTSA
2021-03-12
Owners notified
2021-03-16
Defect description
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2021 Spirit of Freedom Ford E450 vehicles. The fuel hose may not be secured correctly, which can result in a fuel leak.
Safety risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
Manufacturer remedy
ARBOC has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the fuel hose connection, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2021. 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.