Recall of 2026 Forest River Collins School Buses for Adhesive Issue
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Forest River Bus LLC is recalling 213 units of 2026 Collins School Buses due to improperly applied body panel adhesive, which could cause panels to separate and increase injury risk in a crash.
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 National. 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.
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Recall Article
What Happened
Forest River Bus, LLC is recalling certain 2026 Collins Bus school buses because the body panel joint adhesive may have been applied to the incorrect location, potentially causing the panels to separate. This results in a failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are 2026 model year Collins School Buses manufactured by Forest River Bus, with a total of 213 units impacted. No specific model numbers, UPCs, or date ranges were provided in the source data.
What You Should Do
Consumers should have their vehicles inspected and have adhesive applied as necessary by dealers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 18, 2026, and owners may contact Forest River Bus customer service at 1-620-888-3310 for more information. The recall number is 551-2021.
Why This Matters
Separated body panels can reduce the structural integrity of the school bus, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. This recall addresses a safety compliance issue affecting school bus safety.
Source
This information is from NHTSA Campaign Number 26V041000. For details, refer to the NHTSA website.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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Similar body length
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Similar severity timing
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