Foretravel Nimbus 2007
Model Nimbus made in 2007 by Foretravel got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, visibility.
Model 2007
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
08V317000 | FORETRAVEL, INC. | from 04/01/1997 to 09/30/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 7 | 10/24/2008 | ODI | FORETRAVEL, INC. | 07/14/2008 | 07/14/2008 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Foretravel is recalling motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Foretravel is working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or foretravel at 936-564-8367. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | ||||||||||||||||
12V239000 | FORETRAVEL, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 121 | 06/21/2012 | MFR | FORETRAVEL, INC. | 05/21/2012 | 05/25/2012 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this occurred during travel it could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Foretravel will notify owners, and is working with se-gi products to develop remedy instructions and obtain parts. the recall is expected to begin during june 2012. owners may contact foretravel motorcoach, inc. at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration |