CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT; SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A loose ball joint may separate from the steering linkage resulting in a loss of steering control and an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2012-2014 Foretravel motorhomes built between May 2011 and February 2014 have front suspensions with ball joints that may be loose. A loose ball joint can separate from the steering linkage, causing a loss of steering control and raising the risk of a crash.
Foretravel will notify owners of affected motorhomes. Dealers will inspect the front suspension ball joints and tighten them as needed, at no cost to the owner. The recall began on October 6, 2015.
If you own one of these motorhomes, contact Foretravel customer service at 1-800-955-6226, option 3, to confirm your vehicle is included and to arrange the free repair. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Foretravel IH-45 | 20122013201420152016 |
|---|---|
| Foretravel Nimbus | 20122013201420152016 |
| Foretravel Phenix | 20122013201420152016 |