Forest River Bus, LLC: Structure:Body (2026 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS BUS)
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- Company / brand
- Forest River Bus, LLC
- Product
- 2026 FOREST RIVER BUS COLLINS BUS
- Reason / hazard
- Separated body panels can reduce structural integrity, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- What to do (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.
- Distribution / sold at
- Potentially 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."
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
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