ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC - Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
USARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC - Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
Recalling Firm: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2025 Spirit of Equess, 2026 Spirit of Freedom, Spirit of Independence, and Spirit of Mobility transit buses. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Affected Products
Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock |
| Nhtsa id | 26V349000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V349000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC |
| Defect summary | ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2025 Spirit of Equess, 2026 Spirit of Freedom, Spirit of Independence, and Spirit of Mobility transit buses. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2026. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555. |
| Consequence summary | An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Potentially affected | 42 |
| Report received date | 2026-05-28T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
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- Recalling FirmARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
- Risk LevelEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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