CanadaThe 2026 Collins “COLLINS” school buses manufactured by Forest River (2026 Collins COLLINS SCHOOL BUS) are affected. The wheelchair tie-down retractors may not lock automatically, so a wheelchair could move in a crash and increase the risk of injury. None of the affected buses have been delivered to customers and Forest River will instruct dealers to inspect and, if necessary, replace the retractors before delivery.
How to identify it
2026 Collins COLLINS SCHOOL BUS
The hazard
On certain school buses, the wheelchair tie-down retractors may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the retractor(s) may not lock automatically. If this happens, the wheelchair may not be secured correctly and could move in a crash.
A wheelchair that moves in a crash could increase the risk of injury.
What to do
None of the affected school buses have been delivered to customers. Forest River will instruct dealers to inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheelchair retractor(s) before the school buses are delivered.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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