NHTSA Campaign 25V278000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Issued by Forest River Bus, LLC · Reported Apr 25, 2025 · 453 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER BUS | CHAMPION BUS | 2023 | 453 |
| FOREST RIVER BUS | CHAMPION BUS | 2024 | 453 |
| FOREST RIVER BUS | CHAMPION BUS | 2025 | 453 |
| FOREST RIVER BUS | GLAVAL ENTOURAGE | 2024 | 453 |
| FOREST RIVER BUS | GLAVAL ENTOURAGE | 2025 | 453 |
| GLAVAL BUS | UNIVERSAL | 2023 | 453 |
| GLAVAL BUS | UNIVERSAL | 2024 | 453 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V278000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.