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."
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Identifiers in this source record
2026 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS SCHOOL BUSManufacturer campaign: 551-2021Part: N/AVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
Separated body panels can reduce structural integrity, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Official action
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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2026 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS SCHOOL BUS
- Brand or manufacturer
- FOREST RIVER BUS
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 26V041000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety