2026 Forest River Bus Trans Tech School Bus | 2025 Forest River Bus Trans Tech School Bus — Seats
Published January 20, 2026 · Recall initiated: January 16, 2026
Summary
NHTSA records recall 26V014000, published January 20, 2026 and initiated January 16, 2026. Recalling firm: Forest River Bus, LLC; 2026 Forest River Bus Trans Tech School Bus | 2025 Forest River Bus Trans Tech School Bus — Seats.
What's the hazard
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.
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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Recall details
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER BUS
- Model
- TRANS TECH SCHOOL BUS
- Manufacturer
- Forest River Bus, LLC
- Lot
- 2026 FOREST RIVER BUS TRANS TECH SCHOOL BUS | 2025 FOREST RIVER BUS TRANS TECH SCHOOL BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2026 Forest River Bus Trans Tech School Bus | 2025 Forest River Bus Trans Tech School Bus — Seats recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V014000 on January 20, 2026. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOREST RIVER BUS. Model: TRANS TECH SCHOOL BUS.