2000-2007 Foretravel Nimbus, Foretravel U270 and others recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Foretravel, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 14, 2008. It covers about 7 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 7
reported: Jul 14, 2008
owners notified: Oct 24, 2008

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

What is wrong: Foretravel is recalling motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Foretravel is working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or foretravel at 936‑564‑8367.

Recall number 08V317000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V317000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2007 Foretravel Nimbus, Foretravel U270 and others recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 08V317000, reported on July 14, 2008, covers about 7 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V317000?

Foretravel is working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or foretravel at 936‑564‑8367.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used Foretravel Nimbus?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history