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HighNHTSA·25V842000·Announced 2025-12-08

ARBOC Spirit of Freedom Transit Buses Recalled for Wheelchair Retract Defect

ARBOC is recalling 2025 Spirit of Freedom transit buses because wheelchair retractors may fail to lock, increasing injury risk during transit.

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 risk-of-harm product (wheelchair restraint failure) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain 2025 Spirit of Freedom transit buses. The recall addresses a defect 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. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 6, 2026. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
ARBOC SPECIALTY VEHICLES SPIRIT OF FREEDOM
Brand
ARBOC SPECIALTY VEHICLES
Manufacturer
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
12

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 (1)

  • SPIRIT OF FREEDOM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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