Recall 25V278000: 2023–2025 Forest River Bus Champion Bus, 2024–2025 Forest River Bus Glaval Entourage, 2023–2024 Glaval Bus Universal
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 25, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- 453
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
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.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 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
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V278000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 05-1925
- Manufacturer
- Forest River Bus, LLC
- Owner letters
- Jun 2, 2025
- Components
- Electrical system:wiring (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology