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Safety recall · 26V705000

Steering: critical fasteners Forest River Bus recall

Forest River Bus reported this recall to NHTSA on October 23, 2026. It covers about 490 vehicles across 27 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
26V705000
Reported
Oct 23, 2026
Vehicles
490
Area
Steering

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.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Forest River Bus dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 26V705000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 26V705000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Forest River Bus's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 26V705000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 26V705000 announced?

Forest River Bus reported it to NHTSA on October 23, 2026. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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