2016 FORETRAVEL REALM Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 17V098000 on 02/15/2017
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
- Manufactured:
- 04/19/2014 - 10/30/2016
- Affected:
- 22
- Defect:
- Foretravel, inc. (foretravel) is recalling certain 2015-2017 realm motorhomes. the brake pedal movement may be restricted in the pedal box, possibly preventing full brake application.
- Consequence:
- A reduction in braking ability may increase the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Foretravel will notify owners, and dealers will reposition or modify the pedal box to allow the proper brake pedal travel, free of charge. the recall began on march 22, 2017. owners may contact foretravel customer service at 1-800-955-6226.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 18V053000 on 01/17/2018
- Component:
- Equipment
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/2003 - 01/07/2018
- Affected:
- 462
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
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