Recall 25V278000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Report Date
20250425
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Affected Vehicles
7 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
An incorrect ground connection increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | FOREST RIVER BUS | CHAMPION BUS |
| 2023 | GLAVAL BUS | UNIVERSAL |
| 2024 | FOREST RIVER BUS | CHAMPION BUS |
| 2024 | FOREST RIVER BUS | GLAVAL ENTOURAGE |
| 2024 | GLAVAL BUS | UNIVERSAL |
| 2025 | FOREST RIVER BUS | CHAMPION BUS |
| 2025 | FOREST RIVER BUS | GLAVAL ENTOURAGE |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.