Safety Recall: 26V479000
26V479000 Reported: 7/24/2026 Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
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Summary
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2017-2026 Spirit of Independence transit buses. The wrong size washers may have been installed on the rear spring hanger bolts.
Safety Risk
The rear spring hanger may detach from the frame, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install the correct washers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
Affected Vehicles
- 2026 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE
- 2025 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE
- 2024 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE
- 2023 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE
- 2022 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE
- 2021 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE
- 2020 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE
- 2019 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE
- 2018 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE
- 2017 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE