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ARBOC SPIRIT OF FREEDOM; SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2026-05-29

Arboc buses with improperly manufactured wheelchair tie-down retractors

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-05-29
Manufacturer	ARBOC
Models affected	SPIRIT OF FREEDOM; SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE
Model year	2026
Defect	Issue: On certain buses, the wheelchair tie-down retractors may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the retractor(s) may not lock automatically. If this happens, the wheelchair may not be secured correctly and could move in a crash. UPDATE - After ARBOC notified Transport Canada about this problem, they determined that there are no Canadian vehicles affected by it. Accordingly, this safety recall was withdrawn. Safety Risk: There is no safety risk, as there are no Canadian vehicles affected by this problem. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. This notice wa…
Component	Seats And Restraints
Recall type	Bus
Recall number	2026264
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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