2012–2016 Foretravel IH45 & 2012–2016 Foretravel Nimbus + 1 more recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
A loose ball joint may separate from the steering linkage resulting in a loss of steering control and an increased risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V551000
- Manufacturer
- Foretravel, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 57
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT; SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
- Owner phone
- 1-800-955-6226
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 6, 2015
- Built
- May 16, 2011 – Jul 23, 2015
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.