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CHAMPION BUS; GLAVAL BUS DEFENDER; UNIVERSAL — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2026-10-22

CHAMPION BUS; GLAVAL BUS, collision risk

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-10-22
Manufacturer	CHAMPION BUS; GLAVAL BUS
Models affected	DEFENDER; UNIVERSAL
Model year	2026
Units affected	2
Defect	Issue: On a small number of buses, the front caster bolt(s) and bushing(s) may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the bolt(s) and bushing(s) could loosen and detach. If this happens, there could be a loss of steering control. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your bus to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, tighten or replace the front caster bolt(s) and bushing(s).
Component	Steering
Recall type	Bus
Recall number	2026520
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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