CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2025-2026 Trans Tech school buses may have a modified seating floor plan that exceeds the rear axle's gross axle weight rating. This means the rear axle can be overloaded, which does not meet the federal safety standard for wheels and rims on vehicles other than passenger cars.
An overloaded rear axle may cause loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners were notified by mail beginning February 17, 2026.
The remedy is free: an authorized dealer will modify the seating at no cost and provide a refund for any lost seating capacity as needed. Owners can contact Forest River Bus customer service at 1-800-348-7440, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Bus Trans Tech School Bus | 20252026 |
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