The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V053000·Announced 2018-01-15

Foretravel Recalls Motorhomes Due to Defective Fire Extinguishers

Foretravel is recalling 2004-2019 motorhomes because the installed fire extinguishers may clog or detach, potentially failing to work during a fire.

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 safety-critical component (fire extinguisher) that may fail to function during a fire, increasing the risk of injury, but no injuries or deaths have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Foretravel, Inc. 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. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and render the product inoperable.

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury. The recall affects 462 vehicles.

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.

The recalled product

Product
FORETRAVEL U320, NIMBUS, PHENIX, REALM
Brand
FORETRAVEL
Manufacturer
Foretravel, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
462

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 (7)

  • U320
  • NIMBUS
  • PHENIX
  • REALM
  • U270
  • IH45
  • U295

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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