2012–2016 Foretravel IH45, 2012–2016 Foretravel Nimbus, 2012–2016 Foretravel Phenix Recall: Affected vehicles are built with independent front suspensions that may…
NHTSA campaign 15V551000 · Suspension · filed Sep 2, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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
Related recalls
More Foretravel IH45 recalls
- 2017–2018 Foretravel IH45 and 1 other model — Passenger seat base assembly may not be adequately secured
- 2004–2019 Foretravel IH45 and 6 other models — These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or…
- 2012–2018 Foretravel IH45 and 2 other models — Ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS)…
Other campaigns involving Foretravel vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V551000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.