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Vehicles/Commercial Vehicles

Collins and Trans Tech School Buses Recalled for Wheelchair Restraint Defect

Agency Publication Date: November 13, 2025
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Summary

Forest River Bus, LLC is recalling approximately 165 vehicles, specifically 2026-2027 Collins School Buses and 2025-2026 Trans Tech School Buses. These buses contain QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints where the retractors may fail to lock, preventing the wheelchair from being safely secured. Dealers will inspect and replace the affected retractors free of charge.

Risk

If a wheelchair retractor fails to lock, the wheelchair can move unexpectedly during transit. This movement significantly increases the risk of injury to the wheelchair occupant and other passengers on the bus.

What You Should Do

  1. The recalled vehicles are 2026-2027 Collins School Buses and 2025-2026 Trans Tech School Buses equipped with QRT-Deluxe or QRT-Max wheelchair restraints.
  2. Contact Forest River Bus customer service at 1-800-348-7440 to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the wheelchair retractors.
  3. When contacting the manufacturer or dealer, refer to Forest River Bus recall number 51-2008.
  4. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional information.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Inspection and replacement of wheelchair retractors.

How to: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: Collins School Bus
Variants: QRT-Deluxe wheelchair restraints, QRT-Max wheelchair restraints

Recalled for wheelchair retractor lock failure.

Product: Trans Tech School Bus
Variants: QRT-Deluxe wheelchair restraints, QRT-Max wheelchair restraints

Recalled for wheelchair retractor lock failure.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V779000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Forest River Bus, LLC
Sold By: Forest River Bus dealers
Units Affected: 165 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: December 10, 2025
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 51-2008
Agency Last Updated: December 16, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response