Known Recalls

Model year record

2019 ARBOC Spirit of Independence

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

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V479000

Suspension: critical fasteners

Component
Suspension: critical fasteners
Manufacturer
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Vehicles affected
502
Reported to NHTSA
2026-07-24
Owners notified
2026-09-09

Defect description

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2017-2026 Spirit of Independence transit buses. The wrong size washers may have been installed on the rear spring hanger bolts.

Safety risk

The rear spring hanger may detach from the frame, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will install the correct washers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 9, 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.