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2023 Glaval Bus Universal Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2023 Glaval Bus Universal. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recalls
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owner complaints to NHTSA

2 safety recalls for the 2023 Glaval Bus Universal

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 25V278000 Reported 453 vehicles potentially affected Forest River Bus, LLC

    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.

    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…

  2. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 24V253000 Reported 3,680 vehicles potentially affected Forest River Bus, LLC

    Forest River Bus, LLC. (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Starcraft Allstar, Senator II, 2022-2024 Starcraft Allstar MVP, Senator II MVP, Eldorado National Advantage, 2018 Starcraft Candidate II, 2023 Starcraft Starlite, 2023-2034 Champion Challenger, Elkhart Coach ELKC, and 2019-2024 Glaval Universal transit buses.…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure the brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Bus Customer Service Phone Number at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River Bus…

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2023 Glaval Bus Universal. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Glaval Bus Universal model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Glaval Bus Universal model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2006 Glaval Bus Universal10
2007 Glaval Bus Universal10
2008 Glaval Bus Universal10
2009 Glaval Bus Universal10
2010 Glaval Bus Universal10
2011 Glaval Bus Universal20
2012 Glaval Bus Universal30
2013 Glaval Bus Universal30
2014 Glaval Bus Universal50
2015 Glaval Bus Universal40
2016 Glaval Bus Universal40
2017 Glaval Bus Universal50
2018 Glaval Bus Universal50
2019 Glaval Bus Universal30
2020 Glaval Bus Universal10
2021 Glaval Bus Universal20
2022 Glaval Bus Universal20
2023 Glaval Bus Universal20
2024 Glaval Bus Universal30

Checking a specific 2023 Glaval Bus Universal

How do I know if my 2023 Glaval Bus Universal has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2023 Glaval Bus Universal; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Glaval Bus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 24V253000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Glaval Bus models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.