2025–2026 Forest River Bus Trans Tech School Bus: Seats recall
NHTSA campaign 26V014000 · 67 units potentially affected · filed Jan 16, 2026
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."
Why it matters
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V014000
- Manufacturer no.
- 05-2015
- Manufacturer
- Forest River Bus, Llc
- Component
- SEATS
- Units affected
- 67
- Report received
- Jan 16, 2026
- Owner letters
- Feb 17, 2026
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Forest River Bus Trans Tech School Bus 2025, 2026