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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
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loss of Rear ABS System |
| Nhtsa id | 26V137000 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V137000 |
| 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 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 action | ARBOC 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 summary | Loss of the rear ABS system can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Potentially affected | 908 |
| Report received date | 2026-03-11T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
- Risk LevelSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC