FORETRAVEL U295 2012: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V053000

Make Model Year
FORETRAVEL U295 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-02-06 2018-01-15 2018-01-18

Production Dates: 2003-04-01 - 2018-01-08

Manufacturers Involved: Foretravel, Inc.

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 462

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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

Consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

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.