NHTSA safety recall

Recall 26V479000

Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf Spring Assembly › Hanger/bracket — Arboc · reported 24 Jul 2026 · 502 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The risk

The rear spring hanger may detach from the frame, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will install the correct washers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 9, 2026. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.

NHTSA campaign
26V479000
Filed by
Arboc Specialty Vehicles, Llc
Report received
24 Jul 2026
Owners notified
9 Sep 2026
Potentially affected
502

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2017 Arboc Spirit Of Independence 2018 Arboc Spirit Of Independence 2019 Arboc Spirit Of Independence 2020 Arboc Spirit Of Independence 2021 Arboc Spirit Of Independence 2022 Arboc Spirit Of Independence 2023 Arboc Spirit Of Independence 2024 Arboc Spirit Of Independence 2025 Arboc Spirit Of Independence 2026 Arboc Spirit Of Independence

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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