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Arboc Spirit Of Independence: recall status

Notice names this product. Arboc’s Arboc Spirit Of Independence is named in NHTSA recall 26V479000. Your particular item is not yet verified. Compare the identifiers and exclusions in the notice before deciding whether it applies. Agency-reported hazard: The rear spring hanger may detach from the frame, increasing the risk of a crash. Units affected: 502. Agency consumer 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.

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Product named
Arboc Spirit Of Independence
Company / brand
Arboc Specialty Vehicles
Model / item numbers
Spirit Of Independence
Affected model years / models
2026 Arboc Spirit Of Independence; 2025 Arboc Spirit Of Independence; 2024 Arboc Spirit Of Independence; 2023 Arboc Spirit Of Independence; 2022 Arboc Spirit Of Independence; 2021 Arboc Spirit Of Independence; 2020 Arboc Spirit Of Independence; 2019 Arboc Spirit Of Independence; 2018 Arboc Spirit Of Independence; 2017 Arboc Spirit Of Independence
Agency product description and boundaries

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.

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Brand
Arboc
Model number(s)
Spirit Of Independence

Recalls naming this model

NHTSA · Vehicle · July 24, 2026

Arboc Spirit Of Independence recall (26V479000)

The rear spring hanger may detach from the frame, increasing the risk of a crash.

Company / brand: Arboc Specialty Vehicles recalls

Affected product: Arboc Spirit Of Independence recall status

Official ID 26V479000 · Official record ↗

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