Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

26V040000

ManufacturerForest River Bus, LLCReported2026-01-23Affected19 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2026 Collin Bus transit 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."

Risk

Separated body panels can reduce structural integrity, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and apply adhesive as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River Bus customer service at 1-620-888-3310. Forest River Bus's number for this recall is 551-2023.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

1 entry

  • Forest River BUS