Recall 25V361000 — STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM Defect in 2023-2027 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS SCHOOL BUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,759 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 25V361000 |
| Manufacturer | Forest River Bus, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,759 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
An emergency exit that remains locked can prevent or delay passengers from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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 | |
| 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 | |
| 24V776000 | 2026 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS SCHOOL BUS | CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR | 173 | |
| 24V370000 | 2013 FOREST RIVER BUS STARCRAFT RONDAK | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 854 |