# ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock (26V349000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC |
| Subject | Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock |
| NHTSA ID | 26V349000 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Units potentially affected | 42 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2025 Spirit of Equess, 2026 Spirit of Freedom, Spirit of Independence, and Spirit of Mobility transit buses. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured. |
| Consequence | An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2026. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555. |

## Why this score
- 42 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V349000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.