Foretravel IH45, Nimbus, Phenix (2012-2016): Suspension
Recall 15V551000 · Sep 2, 2015 · Foretravel, Inc.
57
vehicles affected
57
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V551000
- Date
- Sep 2, 2015
- Maker
- Foretravel, Inc.
- Units affected
- 57
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Control arm > Upper ball joint; Suspension > Front > Control arm > Lower ball joint
- Model years
- 2012-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Foretravel, Inc. (Foretravel) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nimbus, Phenix, and IH45 motorhomes manufactured May 16, 2011, to February 24, 2014. The affected vehicles are built with independent front suspensions that may have loose ball joints.
What can happen
A loose ball joint may separate from the steering linkage resulting in a loss of steering control and an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Foretravel will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorhomes and tighten the ball joints, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 1-800-955-6226, option 3.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 15 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Foretravel | IH45 | 2012-2016 |
| Foretravel | Nimbus | 2012-2016 |
| Foretravel | Phenix | 2012-2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V551000?
3 models: Foretravel IH45 (2012-2016), Foretravel Nimbus (2012-2016), Foretravel Phenix (2012-2016), about 57 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V551000?
Foretravel will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorhomes and tighten the ball joints, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 1-800-955-6226, option 3.
What can happen?
A loose ball joint may separate from the steering linkage resulting in a loss of steering control and an increased risk of a crash.
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.