The defect
Foretravel, Inc. (Foretravel) is recalling certain 2004-2019 U270, U295, U320, Nimbus, Phenix, Realm, and ih-45 motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
The risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy
Foretravel will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2018. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 1-936-564-8367, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Foretravel IH45 | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Foretravel Nimbus | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Foretravel Phenix | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Foretravel Realm | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Foretravel U270 | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Foretravel U295 | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Foretravel U320 | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
Components: EQUIPMENT
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foretravel IH45 | 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| Foretravel IH45 | 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| Foretravel IH45 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| Foretravel IH45 | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| Foretravel IH45 | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| Foretravel IH45 | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Foretravel IH45 | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Foretravel IH45 | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Foretravel IH45 | 2012 | 0 | 3 |
| Foretravel IH45 | 2013 | 0 | 3 |
| Foretravel IH45 | 2014 | 0 | 3 |
| Foretravel IH45 | 2015 | 0 | 3 |
| Foretravel IH45 | 2016 | 0 | 3 |
| Foretravel IH45 | 2017 | 0 | 3 |
| Foretravel IH45 | 2018 | 0 | 3 |
| Foretravel IH45 | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| Foretravel Nimbus | 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| Foretravel Nimbus | 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| Foretravel Nimbus | 2006 | 0 | 2 |
| Foretravel Nimbus | 2007 | 0 | 3 |
| Foretravel Nimbus | 2008 | 0 | 4 |
| Foretravel Nimbus | 2009 | 0 | 3 |
| Foretravel Nimbus | 2010 | 0 | 3 |
| Foretravel Nimbus | 2011 | 0 | 2 |
| Foretravel Nimbus | 2012 | 0 | 3 |
| Foretravel Nimbus | 2013 | 0 | 3 |
| Foretravel Nimbus | 2014 | 0 | 3 |
| Foretravel Nimbus | 2015 | 0 | 3 |
| Foretravel Nimbus | 2016 | 0 | 3 |
| Foretravel Nimbus | 2017 | 0 | 2 |
Other equipment recalls in 2018
142 of the 912 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2018 concerned the equipment; Foretravel, Inc. filed 16 campaigns in all.
| 18V936000 28 Dec 2018 | Arcimoto Inc |
| 18V923000 20 Dec 2018 | Great Dane Trailers |
| 18V900000 19 Dec 2018 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| 18V918000 19 Dec 2018 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 18V896000 17 Dec 2018 | Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC |
| 18V882000 12 Dec 2018 | Van Hool N.V. |
| 18V871000 7 Dec 2018 | Keystone RV Company |
| 18V855000 30 Nov 2018 | Winnebago Industries, Inc |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2018