2009 FORETRAVEL PHENIX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 FORETRAVEL PHENIX
The 2009 FORETRAVEL PHENIX 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, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES.
Recalls for the 2009 FORETRAVEL PHENIX
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2009 FORETRAVEL PHENIX, potentially affecting up to 657 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 09V498000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
| 74 vehicles affected
Defect: FORETRAVEL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 PHENIX AND NIMBUS MOTORHOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULIC ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES P/NOS. 6562618, 6565118, 77025-001, 77025-002, 77025-501, 77050-004, SUPPLIED BY KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE. SOME ASSEMBLIES COULD CONTAIN A DRIVE PIN THAT IS BELOW SPECIFICATION AND MAY BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE BRAKE ARM CAUSING SEPARATION OR LOOSENING OF THE PEDAL...
Consequence: IF THE DRIVE PIN BECOMES DISENGAGED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY, IT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING FUNCTION AND/OR CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE PEDAL FUNCTION. EITHER CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FORETRAVEL IS WORKING WITH KONGSBERG TO REMEDY THESE MOTORHOMES. PLEASE SEE KONGSBERG'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-064. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED BY FORETRAVEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORETRAVEL AT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 FORETRAVEL PHENIX
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 FORETRAVEL PHENIX.
Safety Rating for the 2009 FORETRAVEL PHENIX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 FORETRAVEL PHENIX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 FORETRAVEL PHENIX
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 FORETRAVEL PHENIX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORETRAVEL PHENIX
- 2004 FORETRAVEL PHENIX — 0 complaints
- 2005 FORETRAVEL PHENIX — 0 complaints
- 2006 FORETRAVEL PHENIX — 0 complaints
- 2007 FORETRAVEL PHENIX — 0 complaints
- 2008 FORETRAVEL PHENIX — 0 complaints
- 2009 FORETRAVEL PHENIX (current)
- 2010 FORETRAVEL PHENIX — 0 complaints
- 2011 FORETRAVEL PHENIX — 0 complaints
- 2012 FORETRAVEL PHENIX — 0 complaints
- 2013 FORETRAVEL PHENIX — 0 complaints
- 2014 FORETRAVEL PHENIX — 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