Recall 24V776000: 2025–2026 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus, 2025 Forest River Bus Magellan School Bus, 2026 Forest River Bus MID Bus School Bus
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 18, 2024
- Vehicles affected
- 173
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Collins MFSAB, Collins CL9, 2025 Magellan and 2026 Mid Bus school buses. The incorrect child seat latch bar was installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
The risk
The incorrect latch bar may make it difficult or impossible to correctly install a child seat, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the latch bar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at (620) 888-3310. Forest River's number for this recall is 551-1851.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2025 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus
- 2026 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus
- 2025 Forest River Bus Magellan School Bus
- 2026 Forest River Bus MID Bus School Bus
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V776000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 551-1851
- Manufacturer
- Forest River Bus, LLC
- Owner letters
- Nov 18, 2024
- Components
- Child seat:vehicle latch anchor (Other / Unknown); Seats (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology