Foretravel Recall 17V249000: Suspension, Front, Control Arm
NHTSA recall 17V249000 · announced April 11, 2017 · filed by Foretravel, Inc. · 81 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 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
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.