NHTSA · Vehicle · Recall 26V479000 · Recalled July 24, 2026

Arboc Spirit Of Independence recall (26V479000)

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

What to do: Dealers will install the correct washers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.

Affected product: Arboc Spirit Of Independence

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Official recall ID: 26V479000
Brand: Arboc Specialty Vehicles
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
Units affected: 502

Description

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.

Affected vehicles

NHTSA lists 10 affected year / make / model configurations across 1 make (Arboc). Every model below has its own page; the full year list is under “Identifying details”.

Arboc Spirit Of Independence

Companies & origin

Manufacturer: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC

Identifying details (verbatim from the notice)

Model years affected: 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

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This page mirrors the official public-domain record verbatim; the linked government source is authoritative. Source last checked August 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM UTC.

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