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NHTSA Recall 25V779000: Unspecified component (equipment adaptive/mobility)

Forest River Bus, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 165 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Forest River Bus Collins School Bus.

165
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2025
owners notified (December 10)
NHTSA campaign25V779000
Manufacturer campaign51-2008
ComponentEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY › WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT › LATCH/ANCHOR ›
Report receivedNovember 13, 2025
Owner notificationDecember 10, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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 risk

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V779000

Make and modelModel years
Forest River Bus Collins School Bus2026, 2027
Forest River Bus Trans Tech School Bus2025, 2026

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.