2025 Forest River Bus Trans Tech School Bus recalls and problems
The 2025 Forest River Bus Trans Tech School Bus has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River Bus dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2025 Forest River Bus Trans Tech School Bus vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2025 Forest River Bus Trans Tech School Bus recalls
Recall 26V-014: 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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 25V-779: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Collins School Bus and 2025-2026 Trans Tech School Bus vehicles equipped with certain QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River Bus customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River Buses number for this recall is 51-2008.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2025 Forest River Bus Trans Tech School Bus have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Forest River Bus Trans Tech School Bus: 26V-014 (seats), 25V-779 (equipment adaptive/mobility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Forest River Bus recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Forest River Bus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.