NHTSA · Vehicle · Recall 26V479000 · Recalled July 24, 2026
Arboc Spirit Of Independence recall (26V479000)
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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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If your lot or date falls outside a stated range, this notice has not established that your item is affected. This is not a finding about other recalls or product safety.
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2. Agency hazard and consumer action
NHTSA reports: The rear spring hanger may detach from the frame, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 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.
Affected product: Arboc Spirit Of Independence recall status
3. Open the official notice or contact
View the official NHTSA record for campaign 26V479000 (api.nhtsa.gov) ↗
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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”.
Companies & origin
Identifying details (verbatim from the notice)
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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Agency excerpts come from the public data feed and may omit tables or later changes; the linked government source is authoritative. Source last checked October 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC. Record retrieved September 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC.