2026 Forest River Bus Champion Bus problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:critical Fasteners 2026-10-23 · campaign 26V705000 · 490 vehicles
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.
Risk: A loose caster bolt can cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-27 · 512091B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
according to dtna recall 26v475: "headlamp low beams with reduced light intensity may compromise driver’s ability to see roads clearly, increasing the risk of a crash."
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.