Does the 2026 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, equipment adaptive/mobility, child seat, seats. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2026 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Forest River Bus dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2026 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2026 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2026 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Forest River Bus been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Forest River Bus dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2026 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus recalls, newest first

January 23, 2026NHTSA 26V041000213 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary: Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2026 Collins Bus school buses. The body panel joint adhesive may have been applied to the incorrect location, causing the panels to separate. As such these vehicle fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Consequence: Separated body panels can reduce structural integrity, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and apply adhesive as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River Bus customer service at 1-620-888-3310. Forest River Bus's number for this recall is 551-2021.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 13, 2025NHTSA 25V779000165 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair restraints/securement › Latch/anchor

Summary: 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.
Consequence: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 30, 2025NHTSA 25V3610002,759 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Emergency › Escape/egress/exit › Latching/release system

Summary: Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2023-2027 Collins Bus school buses. The lock on the emergency exit door may fail to unlock. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Consequence: An emergency exit that remains locked can prevent or delay passengers from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the barrel latch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-620-888-3361. Forest River Bus's number for this recall is 551-1931.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 18, 2024NHTSA 24V776000173 vehicles potentially affected

Child seat › Vehicle latch anchor

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.
Components: Child seat › Vehicle latch anchor; Seats

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2026 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2026 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, equipment adaptive/mobility, child seat, seats. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2026 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Forest River Bus dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2026 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.