Recall of 2025-2026 Forest River Trans Tech School Buses
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Forest River Bus is recalling certain 2025-2026 Trans Tech school buses because a modified seating floor plan may exceed the rear Gross Axle Weight Rating, potentially leading to loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 7, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" 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 2025-2026 Trans Tech school buses due to a modified seating floor plan that may exceed the rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). This issue causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are 2025 and 2026 model year Trans Tech school buses manufactured by Forest River Bus. A total of 134 units are affected. The NHTSA campaign number for this recall is 26V014000.
What You Should Do
Dealers will modify the seating free of charge and provide a refund for lost seating capacity as necessary. Owners should contact Forest River Bus customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2026, and Forest River Bus's internal recall number is 05-2015.
Why This Matters
Overloading the rear axle may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash, which is particularly significant for school buses that transport passengers.
Source
Attributed to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) with campaign number 26V014000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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