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Foretravel IH-45 Recall 17V249: Front Ball Joints Can Loosen, Causing Partial Steering Loss

NHTSA campaign 17V249, reported April 11, 2017, 81 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain Foretravel motorhomes have front suspension ball joints that can loosen and separate. If a ball joint separates, the driver may partially lose steering control, which raises the risk of a crash.

Foretravel will notify owners of affected vehicles. Authorized dealers will inspect the ball joints, clean them, and secure them at no cost to the owner. Owners can also contact Foretravel customer service at 1-800-955-6226, option 3, and should check their VIN for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V249Foretravel, Inc.
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Problem
Foretravel, Inc. (Foretravel) is recalling certain 2012-2018 ih-45, Phenix and Nimbus motorhomes. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
Risk
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Foretravel will notify owners, and dealers will inspect clean, and secure the ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on April 26, 2017. 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.

Affected vehicles

Foretravel IH-452012201320142015201620172018
Foretravel Nimbus2012201320142015201620172018
Foretravel Phenix2012201320142015201620172018