4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Posted on: 2015-09-02
Description
Foretravel, inc. (foretravel) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 nimbus, phenix, and ih45 motorhomes manufactured may 16, 2011, to february 24, 2014. The affected vehicles are built with independent front suspensions that may have loose ball joints.
Consequence
A loose ball joint may separate from the steering linkage resulting in a loss of steering control and an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Foretravel will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorhomes and tighten the ball joints, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on october 6, 2015. Owners may contact foretravel customer service at 1-800-955-6226, option 3.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Posted on: 2015-09-02
Description
Foretravel, inc. (foretravel) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 nimbus, phenix, and ih45 motorhomes manufactured may 16, 2011, to february 24, 2014. The affected vehicles are built with independent front suspensions that may have loose ball joints.
Consequence
A loose ball joint may separate from the steering linkage resulting in a loss of steering control and an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Foretravel will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorhomes and tighten the ball joints, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on october 6, 2015. Owners may contact foretravel customer service at 1-800-955-6226, option 3.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Posted on: 2017-04-13
Description
Foretravel, inc. (foretravel) is recalling certain 2012-2018 ih-45, phenix and nimbus motorhomes. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (ifs) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
Consequence
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Foretravel will notify owners, and dealers will inspect clean, and secure the ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on april 26, 2017. Owners may contact foretravel customer service at 1-800-955-6226, option 3.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2018-01-18
Description
Foretravel, inc. (foretravel) is recalling certain 2004-2019 u270, u295, u320, nimbus, phenix, realm, and ih-45 motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Foretravel will notify owners, and instruct them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on february 6, 2018. Owners may contact foretravel customer service at 1-936-564-8367, or kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on product safety recall for more information.
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.safercar.gov.