Foretravel U270 (2018) – 18V053000

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

U270

Year

2018

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard