January 15, 2018
Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V053
Manufacturer Foretravel, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 462
Summary
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
Remedy
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.
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.
112 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| FORETRAVEL | IH45 | 2004-2019 |
| FORETRAVEL | NIMBUS | 2004-2019 |
| FORETRAVEL | PHENIX | 2004-2019 |
| FORETRAVEL | REALM | 2004-2019 |
| FORETRAVEL | U270 | 2004-2019 |
| FORETRAVEL | U295 | 2004-2019 |
| FORETRAVEL | U320 | 2004-2019 |
6 Associated Documents
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-1
RCLQRT-18V053-6126.PDF 214.508KB
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RCLRPT-18V053-6346.PDF 217.569KB
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Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-18V053-5194.pdf 246.315KB
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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-18V053-2143.pdf 853.944KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2018-3
RCLQRT-18V053-9782.PDF 211.318KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2018-4
RCLQRT-18V053-2216.PDF 211.421KB
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