Foretravel, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V003000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V003000 by Foretravel, Inc.. Affecting model year 2008 nimbus motorhomes manufactured july 9, 2007, to march 25, 2008 Includes 23 affected units, Electric Entry Steps may be Unstable, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2008 nimbus motorhomes manufactured july 9, 2007, to march 25, 2008
Defect Summary
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.
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.