2026–2027 Forest River Bus Champion Bus, Forest River Bus Eldorado, Forest River Bus Elkhart Coach +more: Steering recall
NHTSA campaign 26V705000 · 490 units potentially affected · filed Oct 23, 2026
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
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
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V705000
- Manufacturer no.
- 05-2110
- Manufacturer
- Forest River Bus, Llc
- Component
- STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Units affected
- 490
- Report received
- Oct 23, 2026
- Owner letters
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- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.