NHTSA Recall 17V249000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V249000; Date: Apr. 11, 2017
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Foretravel IH45; 2013 Foretravel IH45; 2014 Foretravel IH45; 2015 Foretravel IH45; 2016 Foretravel IH45; 2017 Foretravel IH45; 2018 Foretravel IH45; 2012 Foretravel Nimbus; 2013 Foretravel Nimbus; 2014 Foretravel Nimbus; 2015 Foretravel Nimbus; 2016 Foretravel Nimbus; 2017 Foretravel Nimbus; 2018 Foretravel Nimbus; 2012 Foretravel Phenix; 2013 Foretravel Phenix; 2014 Foretravel Phenix; 2015 Foretravel Phenix; 2016 Foretravel Phenix; 2017 Foretravel Phenix; 2018 Foretravel Phenix
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm
Manufactured by: Foretravel, Inc.
Affected Units:: 81
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Apr 25, 2017
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