Collins School Bus (Forest River) – Emergency Exit Failure (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2027 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 2027
Forest River Bus, LLC is recalling certain 2027 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS SCHOOL BUS vehicles due to structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit:latching/release system issues. An emergency exit that remains locked can prevent or delay passengers from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An emergency exit that remains locked can prevent or delay passengers from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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