Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 26V041000

Structure: body

Forest River Bus, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2026-01-23.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V041000

Structure: body

Component
Structure: body
Manufacturer
Forest River Bus, LLC
Vehicles affected
213
Reported to NHTSA
2026-01-23
Owners notified
2026-02-18

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

Separated body panels can reduce structural integrity, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
FOREST RIVER BUS Collins School BUS2026

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.