{"vehicle":{"id":"2017_arboc_spirit-of-independence","year":2017,"make":"ARBOC","model":"Spirit of Independence"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2026363","date":"2026-07-24","manufacturer":null,"component":"Suspension","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain buses, the wrong washers may have been installed on the rear leaf spring hangers.  As a result, the leaf spring could detach from the hanger. This could lead to poor handling and a loss of vehicle control.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA loss of control could create the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nARBOC will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to replace the washers on the rear leaf spring hangers.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":19,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2026363"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"26V479000","date":"2026-07-24","manufacturer":"ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC","component":"SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET","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.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":502,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE"],"built_from":"2017-01-16","built_to":"2026-07-17","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/26V479000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2018639","date":"2018-11-20","manufacturer":null,"component":"Seats And Restraints","summary":"On certain buses equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, a weld on the seat-back frames may not be adequate. In the event of a crash, the seat occupant(s) may not be properly restrained, which could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Owners are advised to contact the Freedman Seating Company (FSC) at 1-800-443-4540, to get information about proper inspection procedures. Should a seat not pass the inspection, FSC will provide a repair kit and instructions for its installation.","mfr_campaign":"18E-076","units":8,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2018639"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"18V813000","date":"2018-11-16","manufacturer":"ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC","component":"SEATS","summary":"ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 ARBOC Spirit of Freedom, Spirit of Mobility and Spirit of Independence-Pro Master transit buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719.  When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, \"Seating Systems.\"","mfr_campaign":null,"units":62,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE"],"built_from":"2015-09-22","built_to":"2018-07-28","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/18V813000"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}