NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2023–2025 Forest River BUS Champion BUS and 2 more recall: Incorrect Entry Door Wiring May Cause Fire
- Recall number
- 25V278000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Forest River Bus, LLC
- Category
- Vehicles › Electrical System
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 453
- Hazard tags
- Fire
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Electrical System
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River BUS | Champion BUS | 2023–2025 |
| Forest River BUS | Glaval Entourage | 2024–2025 |
| Glaval BUS | Universal | 2023–2024 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
What should you 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
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 25V278000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.