NHTSA safety recall

Recall 26V014000 · manufacturer campaign 05-2015

Seats — Forest River Bus · reported 16 Jan 2026 · 67 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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."

The risk

Overloading the rear axle may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

NHTSA campaign
26V014000
Manufacturer campaign
05-2015
Filed by
Forest River Bus, Llc
Report received
16 Jan 2026
Owners notified
17 Feb 2026
Potentially affected
67

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2025 Forest River Bus Trans Tech School Bus 2026 Forest River Bus Trans Tech School Bus

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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