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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 25V361000

STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM

Published May 30, 2025 · Recall initiated: May 30, 2025

What's the hazard

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.

Recall details

Brand
FOREST RIVER BUS
Model
COLLINS SCHOOL BUS
Manufacturer
Forest River Bus, LLC
Lot
2027 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS SCHOOL BUS | 2026 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS SCHOOL BUS | 2025 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS SCHOOL BUS | 2024 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS SCHOOL BUS | 2023 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS SCHOOL BUS
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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