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Arboc Spirit OF Independence recall 26V479000 - Critical Fasteners
NHTSA · July 24, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V479000 (Arboc), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 502.
- Component: Critical Fasteners.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
- Source ID
- 26V479000
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 502 vehicles, it is larger than 48% of the 755 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2017-2026 Spirit of Independence transit buses. The wrong size washers may have been installed on the rear spring hanger bolts.
Consequence
The rear spring hanger may detach from the frame, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
Dealers will install the correct washers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 9, 2026. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Arboc | Spirit Of Independence | 2017 |
| Arboc | Spirit Of Independence | 2018 |
| Arboc | Spirit Of Independence | 2019 |
| Arboc | Spirit Of Independence | 2020 |
| Arboc | Spirit Of Independence | 2021 |
| Arboc | Spirit Of Independence | 2022 |
| Arboc | Spirit Of Independence | 2023 |
| Arboc | Spirit Of Independence | 2024 |
| Arboc | Spirit Of Independence | 2025 |
| Arboc | Spirit Of Independence | 2026 |
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