NHTSA vehicle safety data
2025 Forest River Bus Trans Tech School Bus Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2025 Forest River Bus Trans Tech School Bus has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Forest River Bus dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2025 Forest River Bus Trans Tech School Bus. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SEATS
NHTSA #26V014000Reported January 16, 2026 · Forest River Bus, LLC
Potentially affected: 67 vehicles
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
Overloading the rear axle may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
NHTSA #25V779000Reported November 13, 2025 · Forest River Bus, LLC
Potentially affected: 165 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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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