Forest River Bus Recalls Transit Buses for Wheelchair Lift Controls
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Forest River is recalling 220 transit buses due to a wheelchair lift electrical contactor failure that may prevent the lift from stopping.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on September 1, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Forest River Bus, LLC is recalling certain transit buses equipped with S-Series and K-Series wheelchair platform lifts. The electrical contactor may fail, preventing the controls from stopping the lift.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers 220 units of the following models:
- 2024 Mobility Trans Safetbus
- 2024 Forest River Bus Glaval Universal
- 2025 Forest River Bus Senator II
- 2025 Forest River Bus Starcraft Allstar
What You Should Do
Dealers will correct the wiring by installing two diodes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 10, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's recall number is 51-2093. This is NHTSA Campaign Number 26V565000.
Why This Matters
A wheelchair lift that continues to move while occupied increases the risk of injury.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V565000
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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