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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 26V349📅 May 29, 2026

2026 Arboc Spirit OF Independence & 2025 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit OF Equess + 2 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V349000
Manufacturer
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Vehicles affected
42
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Owner phone
1-866-953-5555
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 25, 2026
Built
Jan 16, 2026 – Mar 17, 2026
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V349 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V349?

2026 Arboc Spirit OF Independence & 2025 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit OF Equess + 2 more. 42 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Arboc dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-953-5555.