NHTSASTRUCTURE
Forest River Bus, LLC - Body Panel Joint Incorrectly Attached/FMVSS 221
Published: January 23, 2026Recall ID: 26V041000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Separated body panels can reduce structural integrity, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2026 Collins Bus school 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."
Affected Products
Body Panel Joint Incorrectly Attached/FMVSS 221
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Body Panel Joint Incorrectly Attached/FMVSS 221 |
| Nhtsa id | 26V041000 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V041000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Forest River Bus, LLC |
| Defect summary | Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2026 Collins Bus school 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." |
| Completion rate | 7.04 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and apply adhesive as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River Bus customer service at 1-620-888-3310. Forest River Bus's number for this recall is 551-2021. |
| Consequence summary | Separated body panels can reduce structural integrity, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 551-2021 |
| Potentially affected | 213 |
| Report received date | 2026-01-23T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |