Forest River Collin Bus Body Panels
Forest River is recalling 2026 Collin Bus transit buses with body panels that may separate due to incorrectly applied adhesive.
Contact Forest River Bus immediately to schedule inspection and repair of the body panel joints. Do not operate the vehicle until the adhesive has been properly reapplied and the panels are secured.
Recall at a glance
- Vehicles affected
- 19
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- February 16, 2026
- Manufacturer's recall number
- 551-2023
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-620-888-3310
Why it was recalled
Forest River Bus is recalling certain 2026 Collin Bus transit buses due to body panel joint adhesive applied to an incorrect location, causing panels to separate. Separated panels reduce structural integrity and increase injury risk in a crash. The vehicles fail to comply with FMVSS No. 221 (School Bus Body Joint Strength).
Is mine affected?
This recall covers specific vehicles. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or check with the manufacturer to confirm yours is included.
FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS BUS (2026), STRUCTURE
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Reported to NHTSA
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
Other recent recalls from Forest River Bus, LLC
Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-04-27 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification