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Automotive · United States · 2026-03-11

ARBOC Spirit of Freedom and Spirit of Mobility transit buses, rear brake issue

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-11
Manufacturer	ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Models affected	SPIRIT OF FREEDOM, SPIRIT OF MOBILITY
Model year	2018-2026, 2018-2026
Units affected	871
Defect	ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Spirit of Freedom and Spirit of Mobility transit buses. The rear brake lines may have been installed incorrectly causing the anti-lock brake system (ABS) modulator valve to malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."_x000D_ Loss of the rear ABS system can increase the risk of a crash.
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Remedy	ARBOC will provide instructions to reroute and re-connect the rear brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 24, 2026. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
Recall number	26V137000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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