NHTSA Recall 18V053000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V053000; Date: Jan. 15, 2018
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Foretravel IH45; 2005 Foretravel IH45; 2006 Foretravel IH45; 2007 Foretravel IH45; 2008 Foretravel IH45; 2009 Foretravel IH45; 2010 Foretravel IH45; 2011 Foretravel IH45; 2012 Foretravel IH45; 2013 Foretravel IH45; 2014 Foretravel IH45; 2015 Foretravel IH45; 2016 Foretravel IH45; 2017 Foretravel IH45; 2018 Foretravel IH45; 2019 Foretravel IH45; 2004 Foretravel Nimbus; 2005 Foretravel Nimbus; 2006 Foretravel Nimbus; 2007 Foretravel Nimbus; 2008 Foretravel Nimbus; 2009 Foretravel Nimbus; 2010 Foretravel Nimbus; 2011 Foretravel Nimbus; 2012 Foretravel Nimbus; 2013 Foretravel Nimbus; 2014 Foretravel Nimbus; 2015 Foretravel Nimbus; 2016 Foretravel Nimbus; 2017 Foretravel Nimbus; 2018 Foretravel Nimbus; 2019 Foretravel Nimbus; 2004 Foretravel Phenix; 2005 Foretravel Phenix; 2006 Foretravel Phenix; 2007 Foretravel Phenix; 2008 Foretravel Phenix; 2009 Foretravel Phenix; 2010 Foretravel Phenix; 2011 Foretravel Phenix; 2012 Foretravel Phenix; 2013 Foretravel Phenix; 2014 Foretravel Phenix; 2015 Foretravel Phenix; 2016 Foretravel Phenix; 2017 Foretravel Phenix; 2018 Foretravel Phenix; 2019 Foretravel Phenix; 2004 Foretravel Realm; 2005 Foretravel Realm; 2006 Foretravel Realm; 2007 Foretravel Realm; 2008 Foretravel Realm; 2009 Foretravel Realm; 2010 Foretravel Realm; 2011 Foretravel Realm; 2012 Foretravel Realm; 2013 Foretravel Realm; 2014 Foretravel Realm; 2015 Foretravel Realm; 2016 Foretravel Realm; 2017 Foretravel Realm; 2018 Foretravel Realm; 2019 Foretravel Realm; 2004 Foretravel U270; 2005 Foretravel U270; 2006 Foretravel U270; 2007 Foretravel U270; 2008 Foretravel U270; 2009 Foretravel U270; 2010 Foretravel U270; 2011 Foretravel U270; 2012 Foretravel U270; 2013 Foretravel U270; 2014 Foretravel U270; 2015 Foretravel U270; 2016 Foretravel U270; 2017 Foretravel U270; 2018 Foretravel U270; 2019 Foretravel U270; 2004 Foretravel U295; 2005 Foretravel U295; 2006 Foretravel U295; 2007 Foretravel U295; 2008 Foretravel U295; 2009 Foretravel U295; 2010 Foretravel U295; 2011 Foretravel U295; 2012 Foretravel U295; 2013 Foretravel U295; 2014 Foretravel U295; 2015 Foretravel U295; 2016 Foretravel U295; 2017 Foretravel U295; 2018 Foretravel U295; 2019 Foretravel U295; 2004 Foretravel U320; 2005 Foretravel U320; 2006 Foretravel U320; 2007 Foretravel U320; 2008 Foretravel U320; 2009 Foretravel U320; 2010 Foretravel U320; 2011 Foretravel U320; 2012 Foretravel U320; 2013 Foretravel U320; 2014 Foretravel U320; 2015 Foretravel U320; 2016 Foretravel U320; 2017 Foretravel U320; 2018 Foretravel U320; 2019 Foretravel U320
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Foretravel, Inc.
Affected Units:: 462
Recall Summary:
Foretravel, inc. (foretravel) is recalling certain 2004-2019 u270, u295, u320, nimbus, phenix, realm, and ih-45 motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static. Nhtsa. Gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427. Pdf
How to Fix:
Foretravel will notify owners, and instruct them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2018. Owners may contact foretravel customer service at 1-936-564-8367, or kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www. Kidde. Com and click on "product safety recall" for more information.
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: Feb 6, 2018
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