Electrical system: wiringRecall 25V-278 · Forest River Bus and Glaval Bus vehicles
Forest River Bus, LLC recall 25V-278 covers 453 Forest River Bus and Glaval Bus vehicles for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on April 25, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 59% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V278000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
An incorrect ground connection increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
59%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.