Latch/anchor: Recall 25V-842 · 2025 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit OF Freedom
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC recall 25V-842 covers 12 2025 Arboc Specialty Vehicles Spirit OF Freedom for a latch/anchor: problem, reported to NHTSA on December 8, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 0% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V842000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2025 Spirit of Freedom transit buses. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
The risk
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
0%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 14, 2025 to December 8, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.