2012 Foretravel PhenixProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2012 Foretravel Phenix. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-053 the manufacturer reports only 8% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 15, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Foretravel Phenix has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2012 Foretravel Phenix recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

8%repaired · 2019 Q2

Equipment

Recall 18V-053 · Jan 15, 2018 · 462 vehicles · 35 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2018 Q3

Front: control arm

Recall 17V-249 · Apr 11, 2017 · 81 vehicles · 68 repaired

Risk. A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

88%repaired · 2017 Q1

Control arm: lower ball joint

Recall 15V-551 · Sep 2, 2015 · 57 vehicles · 50 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Foretravel.

Best & worst years

2012 vs. every other Phenix year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Phenix median. How we score

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