FOREST RIVER BUS CHAMPION BUS 2025: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 25V278000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER BUS | CHAMPION BUS | 2025 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2025-04-25 | 2025-04-25 |
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River Bus, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05-1925
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 453
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
An incorrect ground connection increases the risk of a fire.
Dealers will repair the wiring at the entry door, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 4, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River Bus customer service at 800-348-7440. Forest River Bus's number for this recall is 05-1925.
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.
