Recall 24V776000 — CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR Defect in 2025-2026 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS SCHOOL BUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 173 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 24V776000 |
| Manufacturer | Forest River Bus, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 173 |
| Component | CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
The incorrect latch bar may make it difficult or impossible to correctly install a child seat, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for FOREST RIVER BUS
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V041000 | 2026 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS SCHOOL BUS | STRUCTURE:BODY | 213 | |
| 26V014000 | 2026 FOREST RIVER BUS TRANS TECH SCHOOL BUS | SEATS | 67 | |
| 26V040000 | 2026 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS BUS | STRUCTURE:BODY | 19 | |
| 25V779000 | 2027 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS SCHOOL BUS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 165 | |
| 25V780000 | 2025 FOREST RIVER BUS GLAVAL ENTOURAGE | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 592 | |
| 25V361000 | 2027 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS SCHOOL BUS | STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM | 2,759 | |
| 25V362000 | 2025 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS BUS | STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM | 41 | |
| 25V278000 | 2025 FOREST RIVER BUS CHAMPION BUS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 453 | |
| 25V113000 | 2024 FOREST RIVER BUS STARCRAFT ALLSTAR | STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT | 41 | |
| 24V370000 | 2013 FOREST RIVER BUS STARCRAFT RONDAK | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 854 |