The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V841000·Announced 2025-12-08

ARBOC Transit Buses Recalled for Wheelchair Retractions That May Not Lock

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles is recalling 2025 Spirit of Freedom and Spirit of Mobility buses because wheelchair retractors may fail to lock, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wheelchair restraint failure) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain 2025 Spirit of Freedom and Spirit of Mobility transit buses. The recall involves 22 vehicles where the wheelchair retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, which increases the risk of injury to the occupant. No specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in December 2025. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
ARBOC SPECIALTY VEHICLES SPIRIT OF FREEDOM, SPIRIT OF MOBILITY
Brand
ARBOC SPECIALTY VEHICLES
Manufacturer
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
22

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • SPIRIT OF FREEDOM
  • SPIRIT OF MOBILITY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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