Vehicle recall 16V003000 · January 5, 2016
2008 Foretravel Nimbus
The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double Electric Steps.
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 2008 Nimbus motorhomes manufactured July 9, 2007, to March 25, 2008. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
- Consequence
- Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Foretravel will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2016. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 1-936-564-8367, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-537-8900.
- 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
- 16V003000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 5, 2016
- Filed by
- Foretravel, Inc.
- Owner notification
- February 20, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 23
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Foretravel Nimbus (2008): 2008
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