NHTSA vehicle safety data
2026 Forest River Bus Collins Bus Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2026 Forest River Bus Collins Bus has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Forest River Bus dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 Forest River Bus Collins Bus. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA #26V040000Reported January 23, 2026 · Forest River Bus, LLC
Potentially affected: 19 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.
Manufacturer 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.
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