United States2017–2026 Spirit of Independence transit buses are affected; the buses are identified by the Spirit of Independence model name and model years 2017 through 2026. ARBOC says wrong-size washers may have been installed on the rear spring hanger bolts, which may allow the rear spring hanger to detach from the frame and increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will install the correct washers free of charge; owner letters were mailed September 9, 2026, and owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V479000
The hazard
The rear spring hanger may detach from the frame, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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