Recall 26V040000 — STRUCTURE:BODY Defect in 2026-2026 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS BUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 19 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 26V040000 |
| Manufacturer | Forest River Bus, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 19 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
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.
Related Recalls for FOREST RIVER BUS
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V041000 | 2026 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS SCHOOL BUS | STRUCTURE:BODY | 213 | |
| 26V014000 | 2026 FOREST RIVER BUS TRANS TECH SCHOOL BUS | SEATS | 67 | |
| 25V779000 | 2027 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS SCHOOL BUS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 165 | |
| 25V780000 | 2025 FOREST RIVER BUS GLAVAL ENTOURAGE | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 592 | |
| 25V361000 | 2027 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS SCHOOL BUS | STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM | 2,759 | |
| 25V362000 | 2025 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS BUS | STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM | 41 | |
| 25V278000 | 2025 FOREST RIVER BUS CHAMPION BUS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 453 | |
| 25V113000 | 2024 FOREST RIVER BUS STARCRAFT ALLSTAR | STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT | 41 | |
| 24V776000 | 2026 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS SCHOOL BUS | CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR | 173 | |
| 24V370000 | 2013 FOREST RIVER BUS STARCRAFT RONDAK | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 854 |