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NHTSA recall,

Frontrunner Transit Buses

Frontrunner transit buses have wheelchair restraint retractors that may not lock, allowing the wheelchair to move and increasing injury risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Frontrunner Bus Group, Inc. is recalling certain 2025 Frontrunner transit buses because the wheelchair restraint retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury. The recall affects 24 vehicles and was reported to NHTSA on July 24, 2026.

The recall involves equipment adaptive/mobility components. 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.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Frontrunner will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 3, 2026. You may contact Frontrunner's customer service at 1-800-886-9247.
  4. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 3, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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 your Frontrunner affected?

These models and years may be affected.

Frontrunner

  • Frontrunner (2025)

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
FRONTRUNNER BUS GROUP, INC.
Component
Mobility equipment defect
Campaign
26V482000
Vehicles affected
24
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer phone
1-800-886-9247

Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)