Recall
Forest River Bus Collins Bus — 26V040000
NHTSA ID
26V040000
Make
Forest River Bus
Model
Collins Bus
Years Affected
2026
Recall Date
2026-01-23
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Units Affected
19
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
551-2023
Summary
Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2026 Collin Bus transit 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 16, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River Bus customer service at 1-620-888-3310. Forest River Bus's number for this recall is 551-2023.