Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipRecall 26V-137 · Arboc Specialty Vehicles vehicles
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC recall 26V-137 covers 908 Arboc Specialty Vehicles vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip problem, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 10% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V137000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
Loss of the rear ABS system can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
10%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.