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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 26V482📅 Jul 27, 2026

2025 Frontrunner Frontrunner recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Frontrunner Bus Group, Inc. (Frontrunner) is recalling certain 2025 Frontrunner transit buses. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

💥 The risk

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

Frontrunner will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 3, 2026. Owners may contact Frontrunner's customer service at 1-800-886-9247.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V482000
Manufacturer recall #
FR-26-01
Manufacturer
FRONTRUNNER BUS GROUP, INC.
Vehicles affected
24
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Owner phone
1-800-886-9247
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Feb 2, 2026 – May 29, 2026
Recall started by
ODI

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V482 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V482?

2025 Frontrunner Frontrunner. 24 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Frontrunner dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-886-9247.