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Vehicles/Commercial Vehicles

2018-2026 ARBOC Spirit of Freedom and Mobility Buses Recalled for Brake Defect

Agency Publication Date: March 11, 2026
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Summary

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles is recalling 908 of its 2018-2026 Spirit of Freedom and Spirit of Mobility transit buses. The rear brake lines may have been installed incorrectly, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) modulator valve to malfunction. ARBOC will provide instructions to reroute and re-connect these brake lines free of charge.

Risk

An incorrectly installed brake line can lead to the loss of the rear anti-lock braking system, which increases the risk of a crash during braking maneuvers.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your vehicle is an affected 2018-2026 ARBOC Spirit of Freedom or Spirit of Mobility transit bus.
  2. Contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555 to receive instructions on how to have the rear brake lines rerouted and re-connected free of charge.
  3. Verify if you received an owner notification letter, which were mailed starting around April 17, 2026.
  4. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information regarding recall 26V137.

Your Remedy Options

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How to: ARBOC will provide instructions to reroute and re-connect the rear brake lines, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2018-2026 ARBOC Spirit of Freedom
Product: 2018-2026 ARBOC Spirit of Mobility

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 26V137000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Sold By: authorized dealers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 908 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)
Owner Notification Date: April 17, 2026
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: April 21, 2026

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response