NHTSA Campaign 26V040000

STRUCTURE:BODY

Issued by Forest River Bus, LLC · Reported Jan 23, 2026 · 19 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS BUS 2026 19

Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V040000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.