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SevereNHTSA·24V101000·Announced 2024-02-09

Foretravel Recalls 2023 Realm Vehicles Due to Steering Gear Defect

Foretravel is recalling 2023 Realm and Realm Presidential vehicles because foreign material in the steering gear may cause a loss of power steering assist, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering gear) that can lead to a loss of power steering assist, which the source states increases the risk of a crash. This aligns with the rubric criterion for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury/property-damage reports' (implied by crash risk), warranting a score of 4.

Plain-English summary

Foretravel, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Realm FS605 and Realm Presidential FS605P vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the steering gear may contain foreign material. This material can build pressure within the system, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

A sudden loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, but the defect presents a significant safety hazard related to vehicle control.

Foretravel will work with the chassis manufacturer, Shyft Group, to replace the steering gears free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 12, 2024. 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 REALM PRESIDENTIAL, REALM
Brand
FORETRAVEL
Manufacturer
Foretravel, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motor Home / RV
Hazard
Affected units
17

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)

  • REALM PRESIDENTIAL
  • REALM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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