RECALLS — ARBOC SPIRIT OF FREEDOM
Arboc Spirit OF Freedom recalls
Arboc Spirit OF Freedom model years 2012–2026 covered by at least one recall campaign. Pick a year to see the Canadian and U.S. campaigns side by side.
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U.S. NHTSA campaigns are listed on each year page, where they are queried live by model year. The Canadian list below covers every year together.
Transport Canada recalls
09- Seats And Restraints#2026264
Issue: On certain buses, the wheelchair tie-down retractors may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the retractor(s) may not lock automatically. If this happens, the wheelchair may not be secured correctly and could move in a crash. UPDATE - After ARBOC notified Transport Canada about this problem, they determined that there are no Canadian vehicles affected by it. Accordingly, this safety recall was withdrawn. Safety Risk: There is no safety risk, as there are no Canadian vehicles affected by this problem. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. This notice was published for information only.
- Brakes#2026109
1,195 units affected
Issue: On certain buses, the brake lines for the rear wheels may not have been connected to the antilock braking system (ABS) control module properly. As a result, the ABS and stability control may not work correctly. Note: This recall only affects certain buses built on a Chevrolet chassis. Safety Risk: An antilock braking system that doesn't work correctly could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: ARBOC will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to reroute and reconnect the rear brake lines correctly.
- Seats And Restraints#2025684
137 units affected
Issue: On certain buses, the wheelchair tie-down retractors may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the retractor(s) may not lock automatically. If this happens, the wheelchair may not be secured correctly and could move in a crash. Safety Risk: A wheelchair that moves in a crash could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, ARBOC recommends you confirm the wheelchair is secured properly by attempting to move it before driving until the recall repairs have been completed. ARBOC will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheelchair retractor(s).
- Suspension#2025397
144 units affected
Issue: On certain buses, the bolts that attach the upper control arms to the frame may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the upper control arms could separate from the frame. If this happens, there could be a loss of steering control. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Dynamic Specialty Vehicles will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to tighten the bolts for the upper control arms. Dynamic Specialty Vehicles will also help arrange for a wheel alignment, as necessary.
- Structure#2019644
3 units affected
Issue: On certain buses, the outer handle for the roof hatch (emergency exit) could break. If this happens, it would be difficult to open the roof hatch from outside the bus. Safety Risk: An emergency exit that is difficult to open could increase the risk of injury in an emergency. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to contact Specialty Manufacturing Inc. (SMI), who will provide replacement parts and instructions on how to replace the roof hatch outer handle.
- Seats And Restraints#2018639
8 units affected
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.
- Lights And Instruments#2014571
21 units affected
On certain vehicles, the exterior electrical connections to the side marker lights were not weatherized properly. This could cause these connections to ground against the body and/or frame of the vehicle, which could blow a fuse and increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will install heat shrink tubing to repair the wiring.
- Electrical#2014335
313 units affected
On certain vehicles, rear clearance and identification lamp wiring may corrode. This could result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Arboc will supply instructions and materials required to repair affected wiring harnesses.
- Seats And Restraints#2013003
5 units affected
On certain buses, the passenger seat base reinforcement plates may have been inadvertently omitted during vehicle assembly. As such, the seat anchorage could fail during a vehicle crash, which could increase the risk of personal injury. Correction: Dealers will install a reinforcement plate onto each passenger seat.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada