Foretravel Phenix 2007

Model Phenix made in 2007 by Foretravel got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseats, visibility.

Model 2007

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEATS
07V476000FORETRAVEL, INC.from 08/10/2006 to 08/22/2007V (Vehicle)1311/30/2007MFRFORETRAVEL, INC.10/10/200710/10/2007571207
Defect SummaryCertain recreational vehicles equipped with driver seats built by villa international fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, seating systems. the lower slide rails of the air suspension can fail.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a vehicle crash, separation of the seat from the seat pedestal may lead to personal injury of the vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install two reinforcement tethers between the front of the seat pedestal and the top of the air suspension free of charge. the recall began on november 30, 2007. owners may contact foretravel at 936-564-8367.
NotesCustomers 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
12V239000FORETRAVEL, INC. V (Vehicle)12106/21/2012MFRFORETRAVEL, INC.05/21/201205/25/2012
Defect SummaryForetravel 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 SummaryIf this occurred during travel it could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Corrective SummaryForetravel 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.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration