Recall 26V-705: 2026–2027 Forest River Bus Champion Bus, 2026–2027 Forest River Bus Eldorado and 15 more
Forest River Bus, LLC recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Oct 23, 2026, covering about 490 vehicles.
The 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.
The risk
A loose caster bolt can cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Forest River Bus, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering › Critical Fasteners Suspension › Critical Fasteners |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V705000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River Bus Champion Bus | 2026, 2027 | All years |
| Forest River Bus Eldorado | 2026, 2027 | All years |
| Forest River Bus Elkhart Coach | 2026 | All years |
| Forest River Bus Glaval Commute | 2026, 2027 | All years |
| Forest River Bus Glaval Concorde II | 2026, 2027 | All years |
| Forest River Bus Glaval Entourage | 2026, 2027 | All years |
| Forest River Bus Glaval Legacy | 2027 | All years |
| Forest River Bus Glaval Primetime | 2027 | All years |
| Forest River Bus Glaval Titan II | 2026 | All years |
| Forest River Bus Glaval Universal | 2026, 2027 | All years |
| Forest River Bus P/S2 | 2027 | All years |
| Forest River Bus Senator II | 2026, 2027 | All years |
| Forest River Bus Senator II HD | 2026 | All years |
| Forest River Bus Starcraft Allstar | 2026, 2027 | All years |
| Forest River Bus Starcraft Allstar XL | 2026, 2027 | All years |
| Forest River Bus Starcraft Starlite | 2026, 2027 | All years |
| Forest River Bus Startrans Candidate II | 2026 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V-705?
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.
How is recall 26V-705 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.