The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·18V349000·Announced 2018-05-29

Foretravel Recalls 2017-2018 Motorcoaches Due to Insecure Passenger Seat Bases

Foretravel is recalling 2017-2018 iH45 and Realm motorcoaches because passenger seat bases may not be adequately secured, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (insecure seat base) that increases the risk of occupant injury in a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Foretravel, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Foretravel iH45 and Realm motorcoaches. The recall addresses a defect where the passenger seat base assembly may not be adequately secured.

In the event of a crash, the passenger seat base may move, which increases the risk of occupant injury. The recall began on June 15, 2018.

Foretravel will notify owners, and dealers will install any missing bolts free of charge. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 1-800-955-6226 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORETRAVEL IH45, REALM
Brand
FORETRAVEL
Manufacturer
Foretravel, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcoach
Hazard
Affected units
19

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)

  • IH45
  • REALM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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