2012–2018 Foretravel IH45 & 2012–2018 Foretravel Nimbus + 1 more recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 17V249000
- Manufacturer
- Foretravel, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 81
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
- Owner phone
- 1-800-955-6226
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 25, 2017
- Built
- May 5, 2011 – Oct 5, 2016
- 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.