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Safety recall · 12V239000

Visibility: glass, side / rear Foretravel recall

FORETRAVEL, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on May 21, 2012. It covers about 121 vehicles across 9 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
12V239000
Reported
May 21, 2012
Vehicles
121
Area
Visibility & wipers

The problem

Foretravel motorcoach (foretravel) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 phenix and 2007-2011 nimbus recreational vehicles equipped with se-gi windows. The adhesive bond on some panels between the glass portion and the hinge may de-bond, allowing the panel to detach and fall from the vehicle.

The risk

If this occurred during travel it could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.

The fix

Foretravel will notify owners, and is working with se-gi products to develop remedy instructions and obtain parts. The recall began on june 21, 2012. Owners may contact foretravel motorcoach, inc. At 1-800-547-0712.

Contacts

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration’s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Foretravel dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 12V239000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 12V239000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FORETRAVEL, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 12V239000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 12V239000 announced?

FORETRAVEL, INC. reported it to NHTSA on May 21, 2012. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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