NHTSA recall 26V349000 · May 28, 2026
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
Product
2025 Spirit of Equess, 2026 Spirit of Freedom, Spirit of Independence, and Spirit of Mobility transit buses
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.
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- Summary
- 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.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Potentially affected
- 42
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 14, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.
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