Campaign 26V-137

Rear brake lines may have been installed incorrectly causing the anti-lock brake system (ABS) modulator valve to malfunction

Defect summary

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Spirit of Freedom and Spirit of Mobility transit buses. The rear brake lines may have been installed incorrectly causing the anti-lock brake system (ABS) modulator valve to malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."

Consequence

Loss of the rear ABS system can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

ARBOC will provide instructions to reroute and re-connect the rear brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 26V137000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about brakes on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-137
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Arboc Specialty Vehicles	Spirit OF Freedom	2018 to 2026	0
Arboc Specialty Vehicles	Spirit OF Mobility	2018 to 2026	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.