Foretravel IH45, Nimbus, Phenix, Realm and 3 more (2004-2019): Equipment
Recall 18V053000 · Jan 15, 2018 · Foretravel, Inc.
462
vehicles affected
462
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V053000
- Date
- Jan 15, 2018
- Maker
- Foretravel, Inc.
- Units affected
- 462
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2004-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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 with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable.
What can happen
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Vehicles covered
7 models, 112 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Foretravel | IH45 | 2004-2019 |
| Foretravel | Nimbus | 2004-2019 |
| Foretravel | Phenix | 2004-2019 |
| Foretravel | Realm | 2004-2019 |
| Foretravel | U270 | 2004-2019 |
| Foretravel | U295 | 2004-2019 |
| Foretravel | U320 | 2004-2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V053000?
7 models: Foretravel IH45 (2004-2019), Foretravel Nimbus (2004-2019), Foretravel Phenix (2004-2019) and 4 more, about 462 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V053000?
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 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on.
What can happen?
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.