Vehicle recall 19V893000 · December 16, 2019
Foretravel IH45 and Realm
The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Foretravel, Inc. (Foretravel) is recalling certain 2020 Realm and iH45 vehicles built on a Spartan chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Consequence
- An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Foretravel will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the valves, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2019. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 1-800-955-6226.
- 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
- 19V893000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 16, 2019
- Filed by
- Foretravel, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 19V-360
- Owner notification
- December 16, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Foretravel IH45 (2020): 2020
- Foretravel Realm (2020): 2020
Has your Foretravel been repaired?
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