NHTSA Recall 15V551000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V551000; Date: Sep. 2, 2015
A loose ball joint may separate from the steering linkage resulting in a loss of steering control and an increased risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Foretravel IH45; 2013 Foretravel IH45; 2014 Foretravel IH45; 2015 Foretravel IH45; 2016 Foretravel IH45; 2012 Foretravel Nimbus; 2013 Foretravel Nimbus; 2014 Foretravel Nimbus; 2015 Foretravel Nimbus; 2016 Foretravel Nimbus; 2012 Foretravel Phenix; 2013 Foretravel Phenix; 2014 Foretravel Phenix; 2015 Foretravel Phenix; 2016 Foretravel Phenix
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint
Manufactured by: Foretravel, Inc.
Affected Units:: 57
Recall Summary:
Foretravel, inc. (foretravel) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 nimbus, phenix, and ih45 motorhomes manufactured may 16, 2011, to February 24, 2014. The affected vehicles are built with independent front suspensions that may have loose ball joints.
How to Fix:
Foretravel will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorhomes and tighten the ball joints, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Owners may contact foretravel customer service at 1-800-955-6226, option 3.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 6, 2015
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