NHTSAGeneral Alert
Forest River Bus, LLC - Modified Floor Plan May Exceed GAWR/FMVSS 120
Published: January 16, 2026Recall ID: 26V014000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Overloading the rear axle may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Modified Floor Plan May Exceed GAWR/FMVSS 120
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Modified Floor Plan May Exceed GAWR/FMVSS 120 |
| Nhtsa id | 26V014000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V014000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Forest River Bus, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Completion rate | 0.00 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Overloading the rear axle may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 05-2015 |
| Potentially affected | 67 |
| Report received date | 2026-01-16T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |