NHTSA recall 25V278000
Electrical system › Wiring
Forest River Bus Champion Bus and 2 more
Reported Apr 25, 2025453 vehicles affectedForest River Bus, LLCMaker’s number 05-1925
The 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.
The risk
An incorrect ground connection increases the risk of a fire.
The 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.