2012-2016 Foretravel IH45, Foretravel Nimbus and others recall: lower ball joint
Foretravel, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 2, 2015. It covers about 57 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 57
- reported
- Sep 2, 2015
- owners notified
- Oct 6, 2015
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 15V551000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 15V551000
Is there a recall on the 2012-2016 Foretravel IH45, Foretravel Nimbus and others lower ball joint?
Yes. Recall 15V551000, reported on September 2, 2015, covers about 57 vehicles.
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.
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.
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