Escape/egress/exit: latching/release systemRecall 25V-361 · 2023–2027 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus
Forest River Bus, LLC recall 25V-361 covers 2,759 2023–2027 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus for a escape/egress/exit: latching/release system problem, reported to NHTSA on May 30, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 26% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V361000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
26%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.