Front: control armRecall 17V-249 · Foretravel vehicles
Foretravel, Inc. recall 17V-249 covers 81 Foretravel vehicles for a front: control arm problem, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 84% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V249000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
84%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 5, 2011 to October 5, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.