The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·26V137000·Announced 2026-03-11

ARBOC Transit Buses Recalled for Rear Brake Line Installation Error

ARBOC is recalling 2018-2026 Spirit of Freedom and Spirit of Mobility buses because incorrectly installed rear brake lines may cause the anti-lock brake system to malfunction.

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 (brake system) that increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or deaths are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain 2018-2026 Spirit of Freedom and Spirit of Mobility transit buses. The recall involves 908 vehicles where the rear brake lines may have been installed incorrectly. This installation error can cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) modulator valve to malfunction, resulting in a failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."

The defect poses a safety risk because the loss of the rear ABS system can increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

ARBOC will provide instructions to reroute and re-connect the rear brake lines free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 17, 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, SPIRIT OF MOBILITY
Brand
ARBOC SPECIALTY VEHICLES
Manufacturer
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
908

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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