Visibility: glass, side/rearRecall 12V-239 · Foretravel vehicles
FORETRAVEL, INC. recall 12V-239 covers 121 Foretravel vehicles for a visibility: glass, side/rear problem, reported to NHTSA on May 21, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V239000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
FORETRAVEL MOTORCOACH (FORETRAVEL) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 PHENIX AND 2007-2011 NIMBUS RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SE-GI WINDOWS. THE ADHESIVE BOND ON SOME PANELS BETWEEN THE GLASS PORTION AND THE HINGE MAY DE-BOND, ALLOWING THE PANEL TO DETACH AND FALL FROM THE VEHICLE.
The risk
IF THIS OCCURRED DURING TRAVEL IT COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
The fix
FORETRAVEL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND IS WORKING WITH SE-GI PRODUCTS TO DEVELOP REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS AND OBTAIN PARTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 21, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORETRAVEL MOTORCOACH, INC. AT 1-800-547-0712.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.