NHTSA recall 25V361000
Structure › Emergency › Escape/egress/exit › Latching/release system
Forest River Bus Collins School Bus
Reported May 30, 20252,759 vehicles affectedForest River Bus, LLCMaker’s number 551-1931Built Mar 8, 2024 – Mar 8, 2024
The defect
Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2023-2027 Collins Bus school buses. The lock on the emergency exit door may fail to unlock. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
The risk
An emergency exit that remains locked can prevent or delay passengers from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the barrel latch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-620-888-3361. Forest River Bus's number for this recall is 551-1931.