# Forest River Bus, LLC: Body Panel Joint Incorrectly Attached/FMVSS 221 (26V040000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Forest River Bus, LLC |
| Subject | Body Panel Joint Incorrectly Attached/FMVSS 221 |
| NHTSA ID | 26V040000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 551-2023 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Units potentially affected | 19 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| 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." |
| Consequence | Separated body panels can reduce structural integrity, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. |
| 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. |

## Why this score
- 19 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V040000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.