Vehicle recall 15V551000 · September 2, 2015
Foretravel IH45, Nimbus and 1 more model
The affected vehicles are built with independent front suspensions that may have loose ball joints.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Foretravel, Inc. (Foretravel) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nimbus, Phenix, and IH45 motorhomes manufactured May 16, 2011, to February 24, 2014. The affected vehicles are built with independent front suspensions that may have loose ball joints.
- Consequence
- A loose ball joint may separate from the steering linkage resulting in a loss of steering control and an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Foretravel will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorhomes and tighten the ball joints, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 1-800-955-6226, option 3.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V551000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 2, 2015
- Filed by
- Foretravel, Inc.
- Owner notification
- October 6, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 57
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint; Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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