Foretravel recall: Suspension
What is 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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Foretravel Ih45 2012–2018
- Foretravel Nimbus 2012–2018
- Foretravel Phenix 2012–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V249000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Foretravel, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 11, 2017
- Owners notified
- Apr 25, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 81
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 5, 2011 to Oct 5, 2016
- Part
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
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 Sep 2, 2015
- 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.