Electrical System:wiring
NHTSA recall 25V278000 · announced April 25, 2025 · filed by Forest River Bus, Llc · 453 units affected
The problem
Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Champion Challenger, Defender, 2024-2025 Glaval Entourage, and 2023-2024 Glaval Universal transit buses. The entry door ground wire may be incorrectly connected to the positive side of the battery instead of the negative ground.
The risk
An incorrect ground connection increases the risk of a fire.
What to do
Dealers will repair the wiring at the entry door, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River Bus customer service at 800-348-7440. Forest River Bus's number for this recall is 05-1925.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2023 Forest River Bus Champion Bus
- 2024 Forest River Bus Champion Bus
- 2025 Forest River Bus Champion Bus
- 2024 Forest River Bus Glaval Entourage
- 2025 Forest River Bus Glaval Entourage
- 2023 Glaval Bus Universal
- 2024 Glaval Bus Universal
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.