NHTSA Recall 24V776000
Filed by Forest River Bus, LLC. Component: Child Seat. Reported 2024-10-18. An estimated 173 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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."
Risk
The incorrect latch bar may make it difficult or impossible to correctly install a child seat, increasing the risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will 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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 551-1851
Notes
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.