NHTSA Recall 25V278000: Electrical system: wiring
Forest River Bus, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 453 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Forest River Bus Champion Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V278000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05-1925 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | April 25, 2025 |
| Owner notification | June 2, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V278000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Bus Champion Bus | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Forest River Bus Glaval Entourage | 2024, 2025 |
| Glaval Bus Universal | 2023, 2024 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.