NHTSA safety recall

Recall 26V040000 · manufacturer campaign 551-2023

Structure › Body — Forest River Bus · reported 23 Jan 2026 · 19 vehicles potentially 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."

The risk

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 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.

NHTSA campaign
26V040000
Manufacturer campaign
551-2023
Filed by
Forest River Bus, Llc
Report received
23 Jan 2026
Owners notified
16 Feb 2026
Potentially affected
19

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2026 Forest River Bus Collins Bus

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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