Vehicle recall 26V041000 · January 23, 2026
2026 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus
The body panel joint adhesive may have been applied to the incorrect location, causing the panels to separate.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V041000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 23, 2026
- Filed by
- Forest River Bus, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 551-2021
- Owner notification
- February 18, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 213
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body
Vehicles covered
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