2017 FORETRAVEL PHENIX Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 17V249000 on 04/12/2017
- Component:
- Suspension:front:control arm
- Manufactured:
- 05/04/2011 - 10/04/2016
- Affected:
- 81
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- 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.
- 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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