Forest River Bus Champion Bus recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

April 25, 2025

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Forest River Bus, LLC recalls 2023–2025 Forest River Bus Champion Bus, Glaval Entourage, Universal

Recall number

25V278000

Brand / firm

Forest River Bus, Glaval Bus

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 453 units

Why it was recalled

An incorrect ground connection increases the risk of a fire.

What was 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.

What to 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.