CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2026 Collins transit buses may have body panel joint adhesive applied in the wrong location. This can cause body panels to separate and fail to meet federal school bus body joint strength requirements.
Separated body panels can reduce the structural integrity of the vehicle, which increases the risk of injury in a crash. Owners should not ignore this recall.
Dealers will inspect the body panel joints and apply adhesive as needed, free of charge. Owners were notified by letter mailed February 16, 2026, and can contact Forest River Bus customer service at 1-620-888-3310. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Bus Collins Bus | 2026 |
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