Recall of 2026 Forest River Collins Bus for Body Panel Issue
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Forest River Bus, LLC is recalling certain 2026 Collins Bus transit buses due to improperly applied body panel adhesive, which could cause panels to separate and fail federal safety standards.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 7, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
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What Happened
Forest River Bus, LLC is recalling certain 2026 Collins Bus transit buses because the body panel joint adhesive may have been applied to the incorrect location, causing the panels to separate. This results in the vehicles failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 221, 'School Bus Body Joint Strength.'
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 2026 Collins Bus transit buses manufactured by Forest River Bus, LLC. A total of 19 units are affected. No specific model numbers, UPCs, or regional details were provided in the source data.
What You Should Do
Consumers should have dealers inspect and apply adhesive as necessary at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 16, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River Bus customer service at 1-620-888-3310 for more information. The recall number is 551-2023.
Why This Matters
Separated body panels can reduce the structural integrity of the buses, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. This recall addresses a critical safety compliance issue for school bus body joint strength.
Source
NHTSA Recall ID: 26V040000. Attribution: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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Similar body length
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Similar severity timing
Same severity (high) notices issued closest in time to April 7, 2026.
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