Wheelchair restraint retractor may not lock
Defect Summary
Forest river bus, llc (forest river bus) is recalling certain 2026-2027 collins school bus and 2025-2026 trans tech school bus vehicles equipped with certain qrt-deluxe and qrt-max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Safety Consequence
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 10, 2025. Owners may contact forest river bus customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest river buses number for this recall is 51-2008.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Forest River Bus, Llc or involving Equipment Adaptive/mobility.
FAQ: Recall 25V779000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 25V779000?
NHTSA recall 25V779000 was issued by Forest River Bus, Llc on November 13, 2025. It addresses: Wheelchair restraint retractor may not lock. The recall affects approximately 165 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment Adaptive/mobility component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River Bus, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V779000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-2008. 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.