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Forest River Bus Champion Bus Recall 26V705: Loose Steering Bolt Can Cause Loss of Steering Control

NHTSA recall 26V705 · Reported October 23, 2026 · 490 vehicles potentially affected · Forest River Bus, LLC

What this recall means

A steering caster bushing on these transit buses may have been improperly tightened, allowing the caster bolt to come loose.

A loose caster bolt can cause a loss of steering ability, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously.

Authorized dealers will inspect the bolt and tighten it as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 21, 2026. You can also contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 (recall 05-2110), and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.


Check whether this recall is still open on your vehicle. The repair is free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall details

Component: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Problem: Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River) is recalling certain transit buses. Please see above for a complete list of makes and models. The steering caster bushing may have been improperly tightened allowing the bolt to come loose.

Risk: A loose caster bolt can cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and properly tighten the bolt as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 21, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-2110.

Affected vehicles

2026 Forest River Bus Champion Bus2027 Forest River Bus Champion Bus2026 Forest River Bus Eldorado2027 Forest River Bus Eldorado2026 Forest River Bus Elkhart Coach2026 Forest River Bus Glaval Commute2027 Forest River Bus Glaval Commute2026 Forest River Bus Glaval Concorde II2027 Forest River Bus Glaval Concorde II2026 Forest River Bus Glaval Entourage2027 Forest River Bus Glaval Entourage2027 Forest River Bus Glaval Legacy2027 Forest River Bus Glaval Primetime2026 Forest River Bus Glaval Titan II2026 Forest River Bus Glaval Universal2027 Forest River Bus Glaval Universal2027 Forest River Bus P/S22026 Forest River Bus Senator II2027 Forest River Bus Senator II2026 Forest River Bus Senator II HD2026 Forest River Bus Starcraft Allstar2027 Forest River Bus Starcraft Allstar2026 Forest River Bus Starcraft Allstar XL2027 Forest River Bus Starcraft Allstar XL2026 Forest River Bus Starcraft Starlite2027 Forest River Bus Starcraft Starlite2026 Forest River Bus Startrans Candidate II