Forest River Bus, LLC is recalling 2,759 Collins Bus school buses from model years 2023 to 2027 because the lock on the emergency exit door may fail to open. This malfunction means the vehicles do not comply with federal safety standards for bus emergency exits. If the exit door remains locked, it could prevent or delay passengers from evacuating the bus during an emergency. Dealers will replace the barrel latch on affected vehicles at no cost to owners.
A locked emergency exit door can trap passengers inside the vehicle during an emergency, significantly increasing the risk of injury if they cannot escape quickly.
Barrel latch replacement
Recall involves vehicles failing to comply with FMVSS 217 (Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release). Forest River Bus recall number is 551-1931.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response