# Forest River Bus, LLC: Modified Floor Plan May Exceed GAWR/FMVSS 120 (26V014000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Forest River Bus, LLC |
| Subject | Modified Floor Plan May Exceed GAWR/FMVSS 120 |
| NHTSA ID | 26V014000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 05-2015 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEATS |
| Units potentially affected | 67 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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." |
| Consequence | 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. |

## Why this score
- 67 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V014000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.