Forest River BUS 2023–2027 Structure recall
Recalled May 30, 2025 · NHTSA recall 25V361000 · Forest River BUS
Hazard
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.
Units
2,759 units
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."
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.
Product
Forest River BUS COLLINS SCHOOL BUS
Manufacturer(s)
Forest River Bus, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →