Recall 25V779000: 2026–2027 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus, 2025–2026 Forest River Bus Trans Tech School Bus
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 13, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- 165
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Collins School Bus and 2025-2026 Trans Tech School Bus vehicles equipped with certain QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. 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.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River Bus customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River Buses number for this recall is 51-2008.
Affected vehicles
- 2026 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus
- 2027 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus
- 2025 Forest River Bus Trans Tech School Bus
- 2026 Forest River Bus Trans Tech School Bus
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V779000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 51-2008
- Manufacturer
- Forest River Bus, LLC
- Owner letters
- Dec 10, 2025
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor: (Other / Unknown)
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