Wheelchair restraints/securement: critical fastenersRecall 26V-349 · Arboc and Arboc Specialty Vehicles vehicles
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC recall 26V-349 covers 42 Arboc and Arboc Specialty Vehicles vehicles for a wheelchair restraints/securement: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on May 28, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 0% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V349000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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 June 25, 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 November 10, 2025 to April 24, 2026. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.