NHTSA vehicle safety data

2023 Glaval Bus Universal Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2023 Glaval Bus Universal has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Glaval Bus dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 Glaval Bus Universal. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

NHTSA #25V278000

Reported April 25, 2025 · Forest River Bus, LLC

Potentially affected: 453 vehicles

Defect description

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 consequence

An incorrect ground connection increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

NHTSA #24V253000

Reported April 5, 2024 · Forest River Bus, LLC

Potentially affected: 3,680 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Damaged brake lines can cause loss of brake pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Other Glaval Bus Universal model years

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