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Vehicles/Commercial Vehicles

2023-2025 Forest River Champion and Glaval Buses Recalled for Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: April 25, 2025
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Summary

Forest River Bus, LLC is recalling 453 transit buses across several model lines because the entry door ground wire may have been incorrectly connected to the positive side of the battery terminal. The recall includes 2023-2025 Champion Challenger and Defender buses, 2024-2025 Glaval Entourage buses, and 2023-2024 Glaval Universal buses. Dealers will inspect and repair the entry door wiring connection free of charge to resolve the defect.

Risk

An incorrect ground wire connection to the positive battery terminal creates a potential electrical short. This error significantly increases the risk of an electrical fire within the vehicle.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects 2023-2025 Champion Challenger, 2023-2025 Champion Defender, 2024-2025 Glaval Entourage, and 2023-2024 Glaval Universal transit buses.
  2. Contact Forest River Bus customer service at 800-348-7440 to confirm if your specific vehicle is part of this recall using manufacturer recall number 05-1925.
  3. Schedule a service appointment with an authorized Forest River Bus dealer to have the entry door wiring repaired free of charge.
  4. Call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov/recalls for additional information.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Dealers will correct the entry door ground wire connection.

How to: Dealers will repair the wiring at the entry door, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River Bus customer service at 800-348-7440.

Affected Products

Product: 2023-2025 Champion Challenger Transit Bus

Manufacturer recall number 05-1925

Product: 2023-2025 Champion Defender Transit Bus

Manufacturer recall number 05-1925

Product: 2024-2025 Glaval Entourage Transit Bus

Manufacturer recall number 05-1925

Product: 2023-2024 Glaval Universal Transit Bus

Manufacturer recall number 05-1925

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V278000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Forest River Bus, LLC
Sold By: Authorized Forest River Bus dealers
Units Affected: 453 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: June 2, 2025
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.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 05-1925
Agency Last Updated: August 29, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response