2023–2027 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus Recall: Lock on the emergency exit door may fail to unlock
NHTSA campaign 25V361000 · Structure · filed May 30, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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."
The risk
An emergency exit that remains locked can prevent or delay passengers from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — 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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River Bus | Collins School Bus | 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V361000 (manufacturer number 551-1931). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.