Forest River Bus Collins School Bus recall 26V041000 - Body

NHTSA · January 23, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V041000 (Forest River Bus), reported January 23, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 213.
• Component: Body.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

January 23, 2026

Recalling firm

Forest River Bus, LLC

Source ID

26V041000

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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 213 vehicles, it is larger than 40% 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 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."

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 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.

Affected vehicles

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