Collins Bus School Bus Body Panels
Forest River Bus is recalling 2026 Collins Bus school buses with incorrectly attached body panels that may separate in a crash.
Contact Forest River Bus immediately to have your school bus inspected and repaired. Do not operate the vehicle until the body panel joints have been corrected.
Recall at a glance
- Vehicles affected
- 213
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- February 18, 2026
- Manufacturer's recall number
- 551-2021
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-620-888-3310
Why it was recalled
Forest River Bus is recalling certain 2026 Collins Bus school buses because body panel joint adhesive may have been applied to the incorrect location, causing panels to separate. Separated panels can reduce structural integrity and increase the risk of injury in a crash. Owners should contact Forest River Bus for inspection and repair.
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 SCHOOL 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