NHTSA recall campaign
17V249000
ManufacturerForetravel, Inc.Reported2017-04-11Affected81 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →