Escape/egress/exit: latching/release systemRecall 25V-362 · 2025 Forest River Bus Collins Bus
Forest River Bus, LLC recall 25V-362 covers 41 2025 Forest River Bus Collins 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 41% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V362000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2025 Collins Bus transit 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 25, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-620-888-3361. Forest River Bus's number for this recall is 551-1934.
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
41%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 20, 2024 to January 29, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.