Forest River Bus Collins Bus recall 26V040000 - Body
NHTSA · January 23, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V040000 (Forest River Bus), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 19.
- Component: Body.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Forest River Bus, LLC
- Source ID
- 26V040000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 13 recall campaigns from Forest River Bus, LLC since 2010, 6 of them reported in 2026 so far.
- At 19 vehicles, it is larger than 13% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
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.
Corrective action
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River Bus | Collins Bus | 2026 |
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