2026 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus recall: body
Forest River Bus, LLC reported this safety recall on January 23, 2026. It covers about 213 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 213
- reported
- Jan 23, 2026
- owners notified
- Feb 18, 2026
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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 number 26V041000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 26V041000
Is there a recall on the 2026 Forest River Bus Collins School Bus body?
Yes. Recall 26V041000, reported on January 23, 2026, covers about 213 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 26V041000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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