2025 Frontrunner Frontrunner recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
Report received by NHTSA: July 24, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
24 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025 Frontrunner Frontrunner.
- Compared with
FRONTRUNNER BUS GROUP, INC. has 1 NHTSA recall in 2026 so far, compared with 0 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
3 earlier NHTSA recalls by FRONTRUNNER BUS GROUP, INC. since Nov. 1, 2016:
- April 13, 2022 FRONTRUNNER BUS GROUP, INC. recall: Programmable Relay Power Center Module Failure (agency record)
- April 29, 2019 FRONTRUNNER BUS GROUP, INC. recall: Seat Back may not Stay Upright (agency record)
- Feb. 26, 2019 FRONTRUNNER BUS GROUP, INC. recall: Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High/FMVSS 403 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Frontrunner Frontrunner 2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V482000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FRONTRUNNER BUS GROUP, INC. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received by NHTSA | July 24, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 24 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | FR-26-01 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record