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Safety recall · 18V349000

Seats Foretravel recall

Foretravel reported this recall to NHTSA on May 29, 2018. It covers about 19 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
18V349000
Reported
May 29, 2018
Vehicles
19
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

Foretravel, Inc. (Foretravel) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Foretravel iH45 and Realm motorcoaches. The passenger seat base assembly may not be adequately secured.

The risk

In the event of a crash, the passenger seat base may move, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

The fix

Foretravel will notify owners, and dealers will install any missing bolts, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 1-800-955-6226.

Contacts

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.

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 18V349000.
  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 18V349000 recall repair free?

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

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 18V349000?

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 18V349000 announced?

Foretravel reported it to NHTSA on May 29, 2018. 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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