2025–2026 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus, Forest River Bus Magellan School Bus, Forest River Bus Mid Bus School Bus: Child Seat recall
NHTSA campaign 24V776000 · 173 units potentially affected · filed Oct 18, 2024
What's wrong
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."
Why it matters
The incorrect latch bar may make it difficult or impossible to correctly install a child seat, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V776000
- Manufacturer no.
- 551-1851
- Manufacturer
- Forest River Bus, Llc
- Component
- CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR; SEATS
- Units affected
- 173
- Report received
- Oct 18, 2024
- Owner letters
- Nov 18, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.