Recall 17V249000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Defect in 2012-2018 FORETRAVEL PHENIX
RECALL This recall affects up to 81 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 17V249000 |
| Manufacturer | Foretravel, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 81 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2012 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS, 2012 FORETRAVEL PHENIX, 2012 FORETRAVEL IH45, 2013 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS, 2013 FORETRAVEL IH45, 2013 FORETRAVEL PHENIX, 2014 FORETRAVEL IH45, 2014 FORETRAVEL PHENIX, 2014 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS, 2015 FORETRAVEL PHENIX, 2015 FORETRAVEL IH45, 2015 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS, 2016 FORETRAVEL PHENIX, 2016 FORETRAVEL IH45, 2016 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS, 2017 FORETRAVEL IH45, 2017 FORETRAVEL PHENIX, 2017 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS, 2018 FORETRAVEL PHENIX, 2018 FORETRAVEL IH45, 2018 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS
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Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
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