Foretravel Phenix 2008
Model Phenix made in 2008 by Foretravel got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseats, service brakes, hydraulic and 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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| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V476000 | FORETRAVEL, INC. | from 08/10/2006 to 08/22/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 13 | 11/30/2007 | MFR | FORETRAVEL, INC. | 10/10/2007 | 10/10/2007 | 571 | 207 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 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 Summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, separation of the seat from the seat pedestal may lead to personal injury of the vehicle occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||||||||