NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2023–2027 Forest River BUS Collins School BUS recall: Emergency Exit Door Lock May Malfunction/FMVSS 217
- Recall number
- 25V361000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Forest River Bus, LLC
- Category
- Vehicles › Structure
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 2759
- Hazard tags
- Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Structure
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River BUS | Collins School BUS | 2023–2027 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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."
Consequence
An emergency exit that remains locked can prevent or delay passengers from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
What should you 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.
Manufacturer campaign number
551-1931
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 25V361000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.