Recall 26V014000 — SEATS Defect in 2025-2026 FOREST RIVER BUS TRANS TECH SCHOOL BUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 67 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 26V014000 |
| Manufacturer | Forest River Bus, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 67 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
Overloading the rear axle may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for FOREST RIVER BUS
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V041000 | 2026 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS SCHOOL BUS | STRUCTURE:BODY | 213 | |
| 26V040000 | 2026 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS BUS | STRUCTURE:BODY | 19 | |
| 25V779000 | 2027 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS SCHOOL BUS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 165 | |
| 25V780000 | 2025 FOREST RIVER BUS GLAVAL ENTOURAGE | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 592 | |
| 25V361000 | 2027 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS SCHOOL BUS | STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM | 2,759 | |
| 25V362000 | 2025 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS BUS | STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM | 41 | |
| 25V278000 | 2025 FOREST RIVER BUS CHAMPION BUS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 453 | |
| 25V113000 | 2024 FOREST RIVER BUS STARCRAFT ALLSTAR | STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT | 41 | |
| 24V776000 | 2026 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS SCHOOL BUS | CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR | 173 | |
| 24V370000 | 2013 FOREST RIVER BUS STARCRAFT RONDAK | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 854 |