Recall 24V776 covers 173 2025-2026 Forest River Bus school buses for incorrect child-seat latch bars. Free repair at any franchised Forest River Bus dealer.
Forest River Bus is recalling 173 2025-2026 Collins School Bus, Magellan School Bus, and Mid Bus School Bus vehicles because the wrong child seat latch bar was installed. The latch bar can prevent a child seat from being installed correctly, increasing injury risk, and Forest River Bus dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The child seat tether anchor latch bar is the metal attachment point built into the bus seat for a child restraint tether. On 2025-2026 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus, Magellan School Bus, and Mid Bus School Bus buses, that latch bar is supposed to give the tether a secure place to connect. It is part of the seat system covered by FMVSS 225 for child restraint anchorage systems.
Forest River Bus says the wrong latch bar was installed because of a vendor error. The suspect part is the Latch Bar - Child Seat Tether Anchor Weldment, and the replacement part is a newer latch bar intended to meet FMVSS 225. With the incorrect bar in place, the anchor does not match the required child seat tether design.
The warning sign is practical: an operator has difficulty installing a child seat tether to the anchors in the seat. If the tether does not attach cleanly, treat that as the sign that the anchor needs dealer inspection under recall 24V776.
Who's affected?
Covers three school bus lines across the 2025 and 2026 model years, tied to the same child-seat tether anchor weldment.
| 2026 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus | Vehicle latch anchor |
|---|---|
| 2026 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus | seat assembly |
| 2025 Forest River Bus Magellan School Bus | Vehicle latch anchor |
| 2025 Forest River Bus Magellan School Bus | seat assembly |
| 2026 Forest River Bus Mid Bus School Bus | Vehicle latch anchor |
| 2026 Forest River Bus Mid Bus School Bus | seat assembly |
| 2025 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus | Vehicle latch anchor |
| 2025 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 173 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect latch bar can make a child seat difficult or impossible to install correctly, which increases the risk of injury. If the tether does not attach cleanly to the anchors, stop using that child seat position and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River Bus dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025-2026 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus, Magellan School Bus, or Mid Bus School Bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River Bus dealer to schedule the free latch-bar replacement that fixes the child-seat anchor problem.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River Bus mailed one. If not, reference recall number 24V776 when you call.
- Avoid installing a child seat in the affected seating position until the latch bar has been replaced.
- Call Forest River Bus customer service at (620) 888-3310 with questions about scheduling or recall coverage.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River Bus technician replaces the incorrect child seat latch bar with the correct latch bar. The replacement parts and labor are free under recall 24V776. Forest River Bus used its general reimbursement plan on file, so documented out-of-pocket repairs already paid before the recall notice can be submitted for review. Bring repair paperwork and proof of payment to the service desk, or contact Forest River Bus Customer Service for the reimbursement process.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 18, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 18, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| November 27, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| November 27, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 27, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V776?
Recall 24V776 covers 173 2025-2026 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus, Magellan School Bus, and Mid Bus School Bus vehicles with the wrong child seat latch bar installed. The defect affects compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225 for child restraint anchorage systems.
What should I do if my 2025-2026 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus, Magellan School Bus, or Mid Bus School Bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 24V776. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River Bus dealer to schedule the latch bar replacement. Reference recall number 24V776 and Forest River recall number 551-1851 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Forest River Bus dealers will replace the affected latch bar free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for buses included in recall 24V776.
What is the safety risk?
The incorrect latch bar can make a child seat difficult or impossible to install correctly, increasing the risk of injury. Until the repair is complete, confirm whether your bus is included and follow the dealer's repair scheduling instructions.
When were owners notified about recall 24V776?
Forest River Bus mailed owner notification letters on November 18, 2024. If you did not receive a letter, check your VIN and contact Forest River Bus Customer Service at (620) 888-3310 with recall number 551-1851.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V776000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Bus customer service | (620) 888-3310 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V776 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V776000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
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