Defect Description For Recall
Foretravel, Inc. (Foretravel) Is Recalling Certain 2004-2019 U270, U295, U320, Nimbus, Phenix, Realm, And Ih-45 Motorhomes. These Vehicles Are Equipped With Kidde Plastic-Handle Or Push Button ‘Pindicator’ Fire Extinguishers That May Become Clogged, Preventing The Extinguisher From Discharging As Expected Or Requiring Excessive Force To Activate The Extinguisher. Additionally, In Certain Models, The Nozzle May Detach From The Valve Assembly With Enough Force That It Could Cause Injury And Also Render The Product Inoperable. For A Full List Of The Affected Fire Extinguisher Models Visit: Https://Static.Nhtsa.Gov/Odi/Rcl/2017/Rmisc-17E062-5427.Pdf
Make Of Vehicle
FORETRAVEL
Model Of Vehicle
PHENIX
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
18V053000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Fire, If The Fire Extinguisher Does Not FunCTIon Properly, It Can Increase The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Foretravel Will Notify Owners, And Instruct Them To Contact Kidde For A Replacement Fire Extinguisher, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On February 6, 2018. Owners May Contact Foretravel Customer Service At 1-936-564-8367, Or Kidde Customer Service Toll Free At 1-855-262-3540, Or Online At Www.Kidde.Com And Click On “Product Safety Recall” For More Information.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Foretravel, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20030401
End Of Manufacture
20180108
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
462
Date Owners Notified
20180206
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Foretravel, Inc.
Date Report Received
20180115