The worst 2024 Glaval Bus Universal problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
Recalls 3
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 25V278000 · Recall details
Seats
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 24V324000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 24V253000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2024 Glaval Bus Universal 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
Compare the 2024 Glaval Bus Universal
Other model years
Questions about the 2024 Glaval Bus Universal
Is the 2024 Glaval Bus Universal reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2024 Glaval Bus Universal.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Glaval Bus Universal?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2024 Glaval Bus Universal have?
3 recalls, covering electrical system, seats and service brakes, hydraulic.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2024 Glaval Bus Universal?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history