NHTSA Recall 25V278000
Filed by Forest River Bus, LLC. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2025-04-25. An estimated 453 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
An incorrect ground connection increases the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will 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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.