NHTSA Campaign 17V249000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Issued by Foretravel, Inc. · Reported Apr 11, 2017 · 81 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORETRAVEL | IH45 | 2012 | 81 |
| FORETRAVEL | IH45 | 2013 | 81 |
| FORETRAVEL | IH45 | 2014 | 81 |
| FORETRAVEL | IH45 | 2015 | 81 |
| FORETRAVEL | IH45 | 2016 | 81 |
| FORETRAVEL | IH45 | 2017 | 81 |
| FORETRAVEL | IH45 | 2018 | 81 |
| FORETRAVEL | NIMBUS | 2012 | 81 |
| FORETRAVEL | NIMBUS | 2013 | 81 |
| FORETRAVEL | NIMBUS | 2014 | 81 |
| FORETRAVEL | NIMBUS | 2015 | 81 |
| FORETRAVEL | NIMBUS | 2016 | 81 |
| FORETRAVEL | NIMBUS | 2017 | 81 |
| FORETRAVEL | NIMBUS | 2018 | 81 |
| FORETRAVEL | PHENIX | 2012 | 81 |
| FORETRAVEL | PHENIX | 2013 | 81 |
| FORETRAVEL | PHENIX | 2014 | 81 |
| FORETRAVEL | PHENIX | 2015 | 81 |
| FORETRAVEL | PHENIX | 2016 | 81 |
| FORETRAVEL | PHENIX | 2017 | 81 |
| FORETRAVEL | PHENIX | 2018 | 81 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V249000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.