Recall 25V361000: 2023–2027 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 30, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- 2,759
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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 fix
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
- 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 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V361000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 551-1931
- Manufacturer
- Forest River Bus, LLC
- Owner letters
- Jun 30, 2025
- Components
- Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit:latching/release system (Body & Structure)
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