Modified floor plan may exceed gawr/fmvss 120
Defect 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."
Safety 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.
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Other recalls from Forest River Bus, Llc or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 26V014000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 26V014000?
NHTSA recall 26V014000 was issued by Forest River Bus, Llc on January 16, 2026. It addresses: Modified floor plan may exceed gawr/fmvss 120. The recall affects approximately 67 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River Bus, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V014000 or the manufacturer campaign number 05-2015. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.