CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Problem
- 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."
- 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 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2026 Collins school buses may have body panel joint adhesive applied in the wrong location. This can cause the body panels to separate, and the buses fail to meet federal school bus body joint strength requirements (FMVSS No. 221).
Separated body panels can reduce the vehicle's structural integrity, which increases the risk of injury in a crash. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2026.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will inspect the bus and apply adhesive as needed at no cost to you. To confirm whether your vehicle is included, contact Forest River Bus customer service at 1-620-888-3310 (recall number 551-2021), and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Bus Collins School Bus | 2026 |
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