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ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC: Suspension:Critical Fasteners (2017 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE, 2018 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE, 2019 ARBOC SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE…)

Vehicles & EquipmentSource: NHTSA · Date: 2026-07-24

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Company / brand
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Product
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
Reason / hazard
The rear spring hanger may detach from the frame, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do (remedy)
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.
Distribution / sold at
Potentially affected: 502
Defect
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.
Component
SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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