Forest River Bus, LLC recalls 2023–2027 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus

Recall date

May 30, 2025

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

25V361000

Brand / firm

Forest River Bus

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 2,759 units

Why it was recalled

An emergency exit that remains locked can prevent or delay passengers from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.