2007 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS
The 2007 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS 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 EQUIPMENT, VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER.
Recalls for the 2007 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2007 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS, potentially affecting up to 590 vehicles.
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 12V239000 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
| 121 vehicles affected
Defect: FORETRAVEL MOTORCOACH (FORETRAVEL) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 PHENIX AND 2007-2011 NIMBUS RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SE-GI WINDOWS. THE ADHESIVE BOND ON SOME PANELS BETWEEN THE GLASS PORTION AND THE HINGE MAY DE-BOND, ALLOWING THE PANEL TO DETACH AND FALL FROM THE VEHICLE.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURRED DURING TRAVEL IT COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: FORETRAVEL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND IS WORKING WITH SE-GI PRODUCTS TO DEVELOP REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS AND OBTAIN PARTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 21, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORETRAVEL MOTORCOACH, INC. AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Recall 08V317000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 7 vehicles affected
Defect: FORETRAVEL IS RECALLING MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: FORETRAVEL IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS.
Safety Rating for the 2007 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORETRAVEL NIMBUS
- 2004 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS — 0 complaints
- 2005 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS — 0 complaints
- 2006 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS — 0 complaints
- 2007 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS (current)
- 2008 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS — 0 complaints
- 2009 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS — 0 complaints
- 2010 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS — 0 complaints
- 2011 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS — 0 complaints
- 2012 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS — 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