United StatesCertain 2025 Spirit of Equess and 2026 Spirit of Freedom, Spirit of Independence, and Spirit of Mobility transit buses are affected; they are identified by those model names. The wheelchair restraint retractors may not lock, preventing wheelchairs from being properly secured and increasing the risk of injury if a wheelchair moves during transit. Dealers will inspect and replace retractors free of charge; owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2026, and owners may contact ARBOC at 1-866-953-5555.
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V349000
The hazard
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
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.
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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