FORETRAVEL NIMBUS 2014: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V551000

Make Model Year
FORETRAVEL NIMBUS 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-10-06 2015-09-02 2015-09-02

Production Dates: 2011-05-16 - 2015-07-23

Manufacturers Involved: Foretravel, Inc.

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 57

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

A loose ball joint may separate from the steering linkage resulting in a loss of steering control and an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.