Recall 25V361000 — STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM Defect in 2023-2027 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS SCHOOL BUS

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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
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