NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Forest River Bus, LLC - Incorrect Entry Door Wiring May Cause Fire
Published: April 25, 2025Recall ID: 25V278000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An incorrect ground connection increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Incorrect Entry Door Wiring May Cause Fire
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrect Entry Door Wiring May Cause Fire |
| Nhtsa id | 25V278000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V278000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Forest River Bus, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 58.28 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | An incorrect ground connection increases the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | 05-1925 |
| Potentially affected | 453 |
| Report received date | 2025-04-25T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |