Forest River Bus Collins School Bus recall 25V361000 - Latching/Release System
NHTSA · May 30, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V361000 (Forest River Bus), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 2,759.
- Component: Latching/Release System.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Forest River Bus, LLC
- Source ID
- 25V361000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 13 recall campaigns from Forest River Bus, LLC since 2010, 6 of them reported in 2025.
- At 2,759 vehicles, it is larger than 68% of the 994 NHTSA campaigns from 2025 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
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."
Consequence
An emergency exit that remains locked can prevent or delay passengers from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective action
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River Bus | Collins School Bus | 2023 |
| Forest River Bus | Collins School Bus | 2024 |
| Forest River Bus | Collins School Bus | 2025 |
| Forest River Bus | Collins School Bus | 2026 |
| Forest River Bus | Collins School Bus | 2027 |
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