2026.0 Glaval Bus Universal - Steering

Glaval Bus and Champion Bus Defender 2026 model year buses are being recalled because front caster bolts and bushings may not be properly tightened and could loosen or detach. This could result in loss of steering control and increase crash risk. Forest River will mail owners instructions to have a dealership inspect and tighten or replace the affected bolts and bushings if needed.

Recalling firm

Forest River

Product

Vehicles: 2026.0 GLAVAL BUS UNIVERSAL, 2026.0 CHAMPION BUS DEFENDER. System: Steering. Units affected: 2

Reason

Issue: On a small number of buses, the front caster bolt(s) and bushing(s) may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the bolt(s) and bushing(s) could loosen and detach. If this happens, there could be a loss of steering control. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your bus to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, tighten or replace the front caster bolt(s) and bushing(s).

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

Canada

Agency

TC

Recall date

2026-10-22

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from TC

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/5e70ca60-d68f-4598-84eb-e26e07d1ac84