NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2026–2027 Forest River BUS Champion BUS and 16 more recall: Steering Caster Bushing Bolt May Be Improperly Tightened
- Recall number
- 26V705000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Forest River Bus, LLC
- Category
- Vehicles › Steering
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 490
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Steering
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River BUS | Champion BUS | 2026–2027 |
| Forest River BUS | Eldorado | 2026–2027 |
| Forest River BUS | Elkhart Coach | 2026 |
| Forest River BUS | Glaval Commute | 2026–2027 |
| Forest River BUS | Glaval Concorde II | 2026–2027 |
| Forest River BUS | Glaval Entourage | 2026–2027 |
| Forest River BUS | Glaval Legacy | 2027 |
| Forest River BUS | Glaval Primetime | 2027 |
| Forest River BUS | Glaval Titan II | 2026 |
| Forest River BUS | Glaval Universal | 2026–2027 |
| Forest River BUS | P/S2 | 2027 |
| Forest River BUS | Senator II | 2026–2027 |
| Forest River BUS | Senator II HD | 2026 |
| Forest River BUS | Starcraft Allstar | 2026–2027 |
| Forest River BUS | Starcraft Allstar XL | 2026–2027 |
| Forest River BUS | Starcraft Starlite | 2026–2027 |
| Forest River BUS | Startrans Candidate II | 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) is recalling certain transit buses. Please see above for a complete list of makes and models. The steering caster bushing may have been improperly tightened allowing the bolt to come loose.
Consequence
A loose caster bolt can cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
What should you do?
Dealers will inspect and properly tighten the bolt as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 21, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-2110.
Manufacturer campaign number
05-2110
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V705000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.