CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The entry door ground wire on certain transit buses may be connected to the positive side of the battery instead of the negative ground. An incorrect ground connection increases the risk of a fire.
If you own one of the affected buses, the repair is free. Contact an authorized dealer to have the wiring at the entry door corrected at no cost. You can also call Forest River Bus customer service at 800-348-7440 for more information. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2025, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Bus Champion Bus | 202320242025 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Bus Glaval Entourage | 20242025 |
| Glaval Bus Universal | 20232024 |