Forest River Bus recall: Structure
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."
What could happen
Separated body panels can reduce structural integrity, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Forest River Bus Collins School Bus 2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V041000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Forest River Bus, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 23, 2026
- Owners notified
- Feb 18, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 213
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 14, 2025 to Jan 13, 2026
- Part
- Structure › Body
- Maker's own recall number
- 551-2021
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 221
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Forest River Bus recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Nov 13, 2025
- Forest River Bus recall: Structure May 30, 2025
- Forest River Bus recall: Child seat Oct 18, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.