# ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC: Loss of Rear ABS System (26V137000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC |
| Subject | Loss of Rear ABS System |
| NHTSA ID | 26V137000 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Units potentially affected | 908 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| 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 Brake Systems." |
| Consequence | Loss of the rear ABS system can increase the risk of a crash. |
| 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. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (service brakes).
- 908 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V137000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.