Foretravel recall: Suspension
What is 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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Foretravel Ih45 2012–2016
- Foretravel Nimbus 2012–2016
- Foretravel Phenix 2012–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V551000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Foretravel, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 2, 2015
- Owners notified
- Oct 6, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 57
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 16, 2011 to Jul 23, 2015
- Part
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint; Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Foretravel recall: Seats May 29, 2018
- Foretravel recall: Equipment Jan 15, 2018
- Foretravel recall: Suspension Apr 11, 2017
- Foretravel recall: Visibility May 21, 2012
- Foretravel recall: Equipment Jan 5, 2016
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.