NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2025–2026 Forest River BUS Trans Tech School BUS recall: Modified Floor Plan May Exceed GAWR/FMVSS 120
- Recall number
- 26V014000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Forest River Bus, LLC
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 67
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River BUS | Trans Tech School BUS | 2025–2026 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
Forest River bus, LLC (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Trans Tech school buses. The modified seating floor plan may exceed the the rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). As such these vehicles fail to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."
Consequence
Overloading the rear axle may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What should you do?
Dealers will modify the seating free of charge and provide a refund for lost seating capacity as necessary. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River Bus customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River Bus's number for this recall is 05-2015.
Manufacturer campaign number
05-2015
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V014000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.