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.