The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V551000·Announced 2015-09-02

Foretravel Recalls 2012-2014 Motorhomes Due to Loose Front Ball Joints

Foretravel is recalling 2012-2014 Nimbus, Phenix, and IH45 motorhomes because loose front ball joints may separate, causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (loose ball joints) that can lead to loss of steering control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Foretravel, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nimbus, Phenix, and IH45 motorhomes manufactured between May 16, 2011, and February 24, 2014. The affected vehicles are built with independent front suspensions that may have loose ball joints.

A loose ball joint may separate from the steering linkage, resulting in a loss of steering control and an increased risk of a crash. The recall began on October 6, 2015.

Foretravel will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorhomes and tighten the ball joints, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 1-800-955-6226, option 3, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORETRAVEL NIMBUS, IH45, PHENIX
Brand
FORETRAVEL
Manufacturer
Foretravel, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
57

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 (3)

  • NIMBUS
  • IH45
  • PHENIX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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