The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12V239000·Announced 2012-05-21

Foretravel Recalls Phoenix and Nimbus Motorcoaches Due to Window Detachment Risk

Foretravel is recalling certain 2007-2011 Phoenix and Nimbus motorcoaches because side or rear windows may detach from the vehicle, creating a road hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a component may detach, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Foretravel, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Phoenix and 2007-2011 Nimbus recreational vehicles equipped with SE-GI windows. The recall involves 121 units where the adhesive bond on some panels between the glass portion and the hinge may de-bond. This defect allows the panel to detach and fall from the vehicle.

If a window detaches during travel, it could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury. The recall began on June 21, 2012.

Foretravel will notify owners and is working with SE-GI Products to develop remedy instructions and obtain parts. Owners may contact Foretravel Motorcoach, Inc. at 1-800-547-0712. Customers may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FORETRAVEL NIMBUS, PHENIX
Brand
FORETRAVEL
Manufacturer
FORETRAVEL, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcoach
Hazard
Affected units
121

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • NIMBUS
  • PHENIX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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