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ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC - Loss of Rear ABS System

Published: March 11, 2026Recall ID: 26V137000Category: vehiclesCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Loss of the rear ABS system can increase the risk of a crash.

Product Description & Identification

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."

Affected Products

Loss of Rear ABS System

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
SubjectLoss of Rear ABS System
Nhtsa id26V137000
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Recall link › Urlhttps://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V137000
Recall link › DescriptionGo to Recall
Recall typeVehicle
Do not driveNo
ManufacturerARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Defect summaryARBOC 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."
Corrective actionARBOC will provide instructions to reroute and re-connect the rear brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
Consequence summaryLoss of the rear ABS system can increase the risk of a crash.
Potentially affected908
Report received date2026-03-11T00:00:00.000
Fire risk when parkedNo

Overview

  • Recalling FirmARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
  • Risk LevelSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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