Forest River Bus recalls 2026–2027 Glaval Commute, Universal and other transit buses over steering bolt that may loosen
The steering caster bushing may have been improperly tightened, which could let the bolt come loose and cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will inspect the bolt and tighten it as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 and refer to recall number 05-2110.
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Recall details
- Product
- Forest River Bus Glaval Commute, Glaval Universal, Glaval Titan Ii and 14 more 2026–2027
- Company
- Forest River Bus, LLC
- Hazard
- A loose caster bolt can cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 490 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 23, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V705000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 05-2110
- Model years: 2026–2027
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loose caster bolt can cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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