Date: 2026-03-11. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Defect: 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 (excerpt)
Consequence: Loss of the rear ABS system can increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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. (excerpt)
Defect: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2021 Spirit of Freedom Ford E450 vehicles. The fuel hose may not be secured correctly, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: ARBOC has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the fuel hose connection, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2021. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
2 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
11029114
Date: 2026-02-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The purpose of this is to alert dealer/owners that there are potential unprotected circuits. This is for 2019-2026 SOM/SOF units that we are adding thermal protection.
11013691
Date: 2025-02-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Complaint: Heat escaping engine cover (doghouse) on Spirit of Freedom-Ford buses. Cause: Design. Correction: Modify engine cover (doghouse) and re-wire as instructed below. 1. Remove switch cover and fire suppression controller. Shown circled below. 2. Unplug wire harness from HMI switches and label
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NHTSA's complaints API and bulk file list no complaint for this make, model and model year in this data build.