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Campaign 26V-349

Retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured

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Defect 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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 26V349000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

4 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about adaptive equipment 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-349
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
ArbocSpirit OF Independence20260
Arboc Specialty VehiclesSpirit OF Equess20250
Arboc Specialty VehiclesSpirit OF Freedom20260
Arboc Specialty VehiclesSpirit OF Mobility20260
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.