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Automotive · United States · 2026-01-16

Forest River Trans Tech school buses' seating floor plan may exceed weight limits

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-01-16
Manufacturer	Forest River Bus, LLC
Models affected	TRANS TECH SCHOOL BUS
Model year	2025-2026
Units affected	67
Defect	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."_x000D_ Overloading the rear axle may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will modify the seating free of charge and provide a refund for lost seating capacity as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 25, 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 number	26V014000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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