120/240 vac electrical system: inverterRecall 20V-493 · 2020 Foretravel IC-37
Foretravel, Inc. recall 20V-493 covers 6 2020 Foretravel IC-37 for a 120/240 vac electrical system: inverter problem, reported to NHTSA on August 20, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V493000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Foretravel, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 iC-37 motorhomes equipped with Xantrex Inverters which have an internal ground neutral bond. The vehicles were also wired with an additional external ground neutral bond. Having more than one ground/neutral bond in a system creates the possibility of electrical shock when making contact with the metal surfaces of the coach.
The risk
An electrical shock can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
All of the affected units have been remedied and owner notification letters will not be sent. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 1-800-955-6226.
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.