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Automotive · United States · 2026-01-23

Forest River Collin Bus transit buses have body panel joint adhesive that may be improperly applied

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-01-23
Manufacturer	Forest River Bus, LLC
Models affected	COLLINS BUS
Model year	2026
Units affected	19
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."_x000D_ Separated body panels can reduce structural integrity, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Component	STRUCTURE
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and apply adhesive as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 4, 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.
Recall number	26V040000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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