2018 FORETRAVEL IH45 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 FORETRAVEL IH45
The 2018 FORETRAVEL IH45 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS, EQUIPMENT, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Foretravel, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 FORETRAVEL IH45
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2018 FORETRAVEL IH45, potentially affecting up to 562 vehicles.
Recall 18V349000 — SEATS
| 19 vehicles affected
Defect: Foretravel, Inc. (Foretravel) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Foretravel iH45 and Realm motorcoaches. The passenger seat base assembly may not be adequately secured.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the passenger seat base may move, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Foretravel will notify owners, and dealers will install any missing bolts, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 1-800-955-6226.
View full details →Recall 18V053000 — EQUIPMENT
| 462 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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...
View full details →Recall 17V249000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
| 81 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 FORETRAVEL IH45
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 FORETRAVEL IH45.
Safety Rating for the 2018 FORETRAVEL IH45
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 FORETRAVEL IH45 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 FORETRAVEL IH45
Foretravel, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2018 FORETRAVEL IH45. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
18V349 — EQUIPMENT
Bulletin was issued and instigated with NHTSA 18V-349. There is a possibility of missing, or not enough bolts installed on the tiled cover above the sliding step well cover. 19 units involved.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 FORETRAVEL IH45
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORETRAVEL IH45
- 2013 FORETRAVEL IH45 — 0 complaints
- 2014 FORETRAVEL IH45 — 0 complaints
- 2015 FORETRAVEL IH45 — 0 complaints
- 2016 FORETRAVEL IH45 — 0 complaints
- 2017 FORETRAVEL IH45 — 0 complaints
- 2018 FORETRAVEL IH45 (current)
- 2019 FORETRAVEL IH45 — 0 complaints
Other FORETRAVEL Models
- FORETRAVEL GRAND VILLA — 4 total complaints
- FORETRAVEL FORETRAVEL — 1 total complaint
- FORETRAVEL REALM — 1 total complaint
- FORETRAVEL U320 — 1 total complaint
- FORETRAVEL FS450 — 0 total complaints
- FORETRAVEL G295 — 0 total complaints
- FORETRAVEL G320 — 0 total complaints
- FORETRAVEL GV320 — 0 total complaints