Forest River Bus Trans Tech School Bus recall 26V014000 - Seats

NHTSA · January 16, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V014000 (Forest River Bus), reported January 16, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 67.
• Component: Seats.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

January 16, 2026

Recalling firm

Forest River Bus, LLC

Source ID

26V014000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 13 recall campaigns from Forest River Bus, LLC since 2010, 6 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 67 vehicles, it is larger than 24% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

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.

Corrective action

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.

Affected vehicles

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