01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2024 Glaval Bus Universal recall campaigns
NHTSA 25V278000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- April 25, 2025
- Potential units
- 453campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: June 2, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River Bus, LLC
NHTSA 24V324000
- Component
- SEATS
- Report received
- May 10, 2024
- Potential units
- 58campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River Bus, LLC. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Glaval Universal and Mobility Trans Safetbus transit buses, equipped with certain GO-ES Space Saver Foldaway Seats. The recliner mechanism may not engage when the seat back is fully reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.".
Why it matters: The seat back could release under the shoulder belt load, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1774.
Owner notification: May 22, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River Bus, LLC
NHTSA 24V253000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- April 5, 2024
- Potential units
- 3,680campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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. Unsecured brake lines may be damaged by contact with the frame rail.
Why it matters: Damaged brake lines can cause loss of brake pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 number for this recall is 05-1756.
Owner notification: May 1, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River Bus, LLC
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH