Control arm: lower ball jointRecall 15V-551 · Foretravel vehicles
Foretravel, Inc. recall 15V-551 covers 57 Foretravel vehicles for a control arm: lower ball joint problem, reported to NHTSA on September 2, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V551000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
88%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1 vehicles were listed as unreachable.