2016 Foretravel Phenix | 2013 Foretravel Nimbus | 2016 Foretravel Nimbus | 2017 Foretravel Nimbus | 2018 Foretravel Nimbus | 2012 Foretravel Ih45 | 2016 Foretravel Ih45 | 2013 Foretravel Phenix | 2013 Foretravel Ih45 | 2014 Foretravel Ih45 | 2015 Foretravel Phenix | 2017 Foretravel Ih45 | 2018 Foretravel Phenix | 2017 Foretravel Phenix | 2014 Foretravel Phenix | 2015 Foretravel Ih45 | 2015 Foretravel Nimbus | 2014 Foretravel Nimbus | 2012 Foretravel Nimbus | 2012 Foretravel Phenix — Suspension: front: control arm
Published April 13, 2017 · Recall initiated: April 11, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V249000, published April 13, 2017 and initiated April 11, 2017. Recalling firm: Foretravel, Inc.; 2016 Foretravel Phenix | 2013 Foretravel Nimbus | 2016 Foretravel Nimbus | 2017 Foretravel Nimbus | 2018 Foretravel Nimbus | 2012 Foretravel Ih45 | 2016 Foretravel Ih45 | 2013 Foretravel Phenix | 2013 Foretravel Ih45 | 2014 Foretravel Ih45 | 2015 Foretravel Phenix | 2017 Foretravel Ih45 | 2018 Foretravel Phenix | 2017 Foretravel Phenix | 2014 Foretravel Phenix | 2015 Foretravel Ih45 | 2015 Foretravel Nimbus | 2014 Foretravel Nimbus | 2012 Foretravel Nimbus | 2012 Foretravel Phenix — Suspension: front: control arm.
What's the hazard
Foretravel, Inc. (Foretravel) is recalling certain 2012-2018 ih-45, Phenix and Nimbus motorhomes. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
What to do
Foretravel will notify owners, and dealers will inspect clean, and secure the ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on April 26, 2017. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 1-800-955-6226, option 3.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORETRAVEL
- Model
- PHENIX
- Manufacturer
- Foretravel, Inc.
- Lot
- 2016 FORETRAVEL PHENIX | 2013 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS | 2016 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS | 2017 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS | 2018 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS | 2012 FORETRAVEL IH45 | 2016 FORETRAVEL IH45 | 2013 FORETRAVEL PHENIX | 2013 FORETRAVEL IH45 | 2014 FORETRAVEL IH45 | 2015 FORETRAVEL PHENIX | 2017 FORETRAVEL IH45 | 2018 FORETRAVEL PHENIX | 2017 FORETRAVEL PHENIX | 2014 FORETRAVEL PHENIX | 2015 FORETRAVEL IH45 | 2015 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS | 2014 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS | 2012 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS | 2012 FORETRAVEL PHENIX
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Foretravel Phenix | 2013 Foretravel Nimbus | 2016 Foretravel Nimbus | 2017 Foretravel Nimbus | 2018 Foretravel Nimbus | 2012 Foretravel Ih45 | 2016 Foretravel Ih45 | 2013 Foretravel Phenix | 2013 Foretravel Ih45 | 2014 Foretravel Ih45 | 2015 Foretravel Phenix | 2017 Foretravel Ih45 | 2018 Foretravel Phenix | 2017 Foretravel Phenix | 2014 Foretravel Phenix | 2015 Foretravel Ih45 | 2015 Foretravel Nimbus | 2014 Foretravel Nimbus | 2012 Foretravel Nimbus | 2012 Foretravel Phenix — Suspension: front: control arm recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V249000 on April 13, 2017. Reported hazard: Foretravel, Inc. (Foretravel) is recalling certain 2012-2018 ih-45, Phenix and Nimbus motorhomes. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
What should I do if I have this product?
Foretravel will notify owners, and dealers will inspect clean, and secure the ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on April 26, 2017. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 1-800-955-6226, option 3.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORETRAVEL. Model: PHENIX.