FOREST RIVER BUS MAGELLAN SCHOOL BUS 2025: CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V776000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER BUS MAGELLAN SCHOOL BUS 2025
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-11-18 2024-10-18 2024-10-18

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River Bus, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 551-1851

Component: CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 173

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 225

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."

Consequence

The incorrect latch bar may make it difficult or impossible to correctly install a child seat, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153' or go to nhtsa.gov.