Forest River BUS Collins School BUS (2026): Structure
Recall 26V041000 · Jan 23, 2026 · Forest River Bus, LLC
213
vehicles affected
213
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V041000
- Date
- Jan 23, 2026
- Maker
- Forest River Bus, LLC
- Units affected
- 213
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body
- Model years
- 2026
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
Separated body panels can reduce structural integrity, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River Bus | Collins School Bus | 2026 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V041000?
1 model: Forest River Bus Collins School Bus (2026), about 213 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V041000?
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 can happen?
Separated body panels can reduce structural integrity, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.