NHTSA recall 26V014000 · Jan 16, 2026
Forest River Bus, LLC: Modified Floor Plan May Exceed GAWR/FMVSS 120
Product
2025-2026 Trans Tech school buses
Hazard
Overloading the rear axle may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to 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.
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- Summary
- 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."
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Potentially affected
- 67
- Manufacturer campaign number
- 05-2015
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 14, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.
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