Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit OF Mobility and Spirit OF Freedom recall 26V137000 - Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

NHTSA · March 11, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V137000 (Arboc Specialty Vehicles), reported March 11, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 908.
• Component: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

March 11, 2026

Recalling firm

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC

Source ID

26V137000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 18 recall campaigns from ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC since 2010, 3 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 908 vehicles, it is larger than 55% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

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.

Corrective action

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.

Affected vehicles

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