Emergency exit door lock may malfunction/fmvss 217
Defect Summary
Forest river bus, llc (forest river bus) is recalling certain 2025 collins bus transit 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."
Safety Consequence
An emergency exit that remains locked can prevent or delay passengers from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the barrel latch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 25, 2025. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-620-888-3361. Forest river bus's number for this recall is 551-1934.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Forest River Bus, Llc or involving Structure.
FAQ: Recall 25V362000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 25V362000?
NHTSA recall 25V362000 was issued by Forest River Bus, Llc on May 30, 2025. It addresses: Emergency exit door lock may malfunction/fmvss 217. The recall affects approximately 41 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River Bus, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V362000 or the manufacturer campaign number 551-1934. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.