Recall 15V551000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Defect in 2012-2016 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 57 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 15V551000 |
| Manufacturer | Foretravel, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 57 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2012 FORETRAVEL IH45, 2012 FORETRAVEL PHENIX, 2012 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS, 2013 FORETRAVEL IH45, 2013 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS, 2013 FORETRAVEL PHENIX, 2014 FORETRAVEL IH45, 2014 FORETRAVEL PHENIX, 2014 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS, 2015 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS, 2015 FORETRAVEL IH45, 2015 FORETRAVEL PHENIX, 2016 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS, 2016 FORETRAVEL PHENIX, 2016 FORETRAVEL IH45
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Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
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