Foretravel Nimbus 2008
Model Nimbus made in 2008 by Foretravel got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, visibility.
Model 2008
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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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V498000 | FORETRAVEL, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 74 | 01/29/2010 | MFR | FORETRAVEL, INC. | 12/30/2009 | 12/30/2009 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Foretravel is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 phenix and nimbus motorhome chassis equipped with pneumatic and hydraulic adjustable brake pedal assemblies p/nos. 6562618, 6565118, 77025-001, 77025-002, 77025-501, 77050-004, supplied by kongsberg automotive. some assemblies could contain a drive pin that is below specification and may become disengaged from the brake arm causing separation or loosening of the pedal from the remainder of the assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the drive pin becomes disengaged on the brake pedal assembly, it could result in a loss of vehicle braking function and/or cause the brake pedal to interfere with the throttle pedal function. either condition could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Foretravel is working with kongsberg to remedy these motorhomes. please see kongsberg's defect report 09e-064. the remedy will be performed by foretravel free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during january 2010. owners may contact foretravel at 1-800-955-6226. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||||||||