Forest River Bus, LLC recalls 2025–2026 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus, Magellan School Bus, Mid Bus School Bus

Recall date

October 18, 2024

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

24V776000

Brand / firm

Forest River Bus

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 173 units

Why it was recalled

The incorrect latch bar may make it difficult or impossible to correctly install a child seat, increasing the risk of injury.

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.