2008 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS RECALL - #16V003000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Foretravel, Inc. (Foretravel) is recalling certain model year 2008 Nimbus motorhomes manufactured July 9, 2007, to March 25, 2008. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS |
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| Manufacturer |
Foretravel, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
7/9/2007 - 3/25/2008 |
| Recalled on |
1/5/2016 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
2/20/2016 |
| # Affected |
23 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
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| Description |
Foretravel, Inc. (Foretravel) is recalling certain model year 2008 Nimbus motorhomes manufactured July 9, 2007, to March 25, 2008. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable. |
| Consequences |
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
Foretravel will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2016. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 1-936-564-8367, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-537-8900. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2008 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
2008 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
2008 FORETRAVEL NIMBUS Recall for EQUIPMENT
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