Forest River Collins Bus (Forest River) – Latch Anchor Issue (2024)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2026 Forest River Bus COLLINS SCHOOL BUS
Brand
Forest River Bus
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2026
Forest River Bus, LLC is recalling certain 2026 Forest River Bus COLLINS SCHOOL BUS vehicles due to child seat:vehicle latch anchor issues. The incorrect latch bar may make it difficult or impossible to correctly install a child seat, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Collins MFSAB, Collins CL9, 2025 Magellan and 2026 Mid Bus school buses. The incorrect child seat latch bar was installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The incorrect latch bar may make it difficult or impossible to correctly install a child seat, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will replace the latch bar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at (620) 888-3310. Forest River's number for this recall is 551-1851.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026