Recall 25V-779: 2026–2027 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus, 2025–2026 Forest River Bus Trans Tech School Bus
Forest River Bus, LLC recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Nov 13, 2025, covering about 165 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Forest River Bus, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility › Wheelchair Restraints/Securement › Latch/Anchor |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V779000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River Bus Collins School Bus | 2026, 2027 | All years |
| Forest River Bus Trans Tech School Bus | 2025, 2026 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V-779?
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.
How is recall 25V-779 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.