NHTSACHILD SEAT
Forest River Bus, LLC - Incorrect Child Seat Latch Bar Installed/FMVSS 225
Published: October 18, 2024Recall ID: 24V776000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The incorrect latch bar may make it difficult or impossible to correctly install a child seat, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Collins MFSAB, Collins CL9, 2025 Magellan and 2026 Mid Bus school buses. The incorrect child seat latch bar was installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Affected Products
Incorrect Child Seat Latch Bar Installed/FMVSS 225
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrect Child Seat Latch Bar Installed/FMVSS 225 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V776000 |
| Component | CHILD SEAT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V776000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Forest River Bus, LLC |
| Defect summary | Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Collins MFSAB, Collins CL9, 2025 Magellan and 2026 Mid Bus school buses. The incorrect child seat latch bar was installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems." |
| Completion rate | 5.78 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the latch bar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at (620) 888-3310. Forest River's number for this recall is 551-1851. |
| Consequence summary | The incorrect latch bar may make it difficult or impossible to correctly install a child seat, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 551-1851 |
| Potentially affected | 173 |
| Report received date | 2024-10-18T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |