Recall 15V551000: 2012–2016 Foretravel IH45, 2012–2016 Foretravel Nimbus, 2012–2016 Foretravel Phenix

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date: Sep 2, 2015
Vehicles affected: 57
Models: 3
Initiated by: Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The risk

A loose ball joint may separate from the steering linkage resulting in a loss of steering control and an increased risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Affected vehicles

2012 Foretravel IH45
2013 Foretravel IH45
2014 Foretravel IH45
2015 Foretravel IH45
2016 Foretravel IH45
2012 Foretravel Nimbus
2013 Foretravel Nimbus
2014 Foretravel Nimbus
2015 Foretravel Nimbus
2016 Foretravel Nimbus
2012 Foretravel Phenix
2013 Foretravel Phenix
2014 Foretravel Phenix
2015 Foretravel Phenix
2016 Foretravel Phenix

Details

NHTSA campaign: 15V551000
Manufacturer: Foretravel, Inc.
Owner letters: Oct 6, 2015
Components: Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint (Suspension); Suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint (Suspension)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology