Forest River BUS Champion BUS: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Forest River BUS Champion BUS across 8 model years: 0 owner complaints and 11 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 17 |
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- According to FORD Recall # 26S24, 26V204
- According to FORD Recall 26C10/26V104
- According to Ford Recall 25V793
- According to International Recall 25509/25V502
- According to Ford Recall 25V315/25S49
- According to Ford recall 25S75 / 25V455
- According to Ford Recall 24S78/24V957
- According to GM Recall 24V702
- According to General Motors Recall 24V702
- According to Ford Recall 24V097
- According to the Ford Customer Satisfaction Campaign 24B27
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.