2018 FORETRAVEL REALM Recalls (2)
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 18V349000 on 05/30/2018
- Component:
- Seats
- Manufactured:
- 11/29/2016 - 09/03/2017
- Affected:
- 19
- Defect:
- Foretravel, inc. (foretravel) is recalling certain 2017-2018 foretravel ih45 and realm motorcoaches. the passenger seat base assembly may not be adequately secured.
- Consequence:
- In the event of a crash, the passenger seat base may move, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- Correction:
- Foretravel will notify owners, and dealers will install any missing bolts, free of charge. the recall began june 15, 2018. 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.
2018 FORETRAVEL REALM TSB
- Bulletin:
- 18V349
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Bulletin was issued and instigated with nhtsa 18v-349. there is a possibility of missing, or not enough bolts installed on the tiled cover above the sliding step well cover. 19 units involved.
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