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Campaign 12V239 Posted May 21, 2012 121 units

2007-2011 Foretravel Phenix/Nimbus Recall 12V239: Window

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 12V239 covers 121 2007-2011 Foretravel Phenix and Nimbus RVs for SE-GI window panels that can detach. Free repair once available.

Foretravel is recalling 121 2007-2011 Phenix and Nimbus recreational vehicles equipped with SE-GI windows because the adhesive bond between the glass and hinge can fail, letting a panel detach from the vehicle. If the panel falls during travel, it creates a road hazard and raises the risk of a crash or personal injury; the Foretravel dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The SE-GI side or rear window panel on 2007-2011 Foretravel Phenix and Nimbus recreational vehicles is a glass panel attached to a hinge. The hinge lets the window open and close while keeping the glass secured to the coach body. The adhesive between the glass and hinge is what holds that moving panel together.

On affected coaches, that adhesive bond can separate. Once the bond lets go, the glass panel no longer stays attached to the hinge as designed. The panel can detach from the vehicle and fall away, leaving the window assembly unable to hold the glass panel in place.

Foretravel did not identify a warning sign before failure in the recall summary. There is no warning sign before failure, so an owner should not rely on noise, looseness, or a visible crack to confirm the problem.

Who's affected?

Spans the Phenix and Nimbus motorhomes across the 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 model years, all tied to the same side or rear glass visibility component.

2009 Foretravel Phenix visibility component
2010 Foretravel Phenix visibility component
2011 Foretravel Nimbus visibility component
2010 Foretravel Nimbus visibility component
2008 Foretravel Phenix visibility component
Units affected121

A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.

What's the safety risk?

This recall covers a condition that, if it happens during travel, can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or personal injury. If the problem appears on the road, move out of traffic, stop in a safe place, and call the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Foretravel dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2011 Foretravel Phenix or Nimbus is included in this recall.
  2. Call Foretravel customer service at 1-800-547-0712 for current SE-GI window remedy instructions before arranging service.
  3. Reference recall number 12V239 and explain that the SE-GI window adhesive bond can let a glass panel detach from the vehicle.
  4. Avoid travel if a side or rear window panel is loose, separating, or rattling until Foretravel gives repair instructions.
  5. Keep the owner notice with your service paperwork if Foretravel has mailed one.

What happens at the repair

Foretravel notified owners after the recall began on June 21, 2012, while working with SE-GI Products to develop repair instructions and obtain parts. Because the source does not list a final available remedy, do not assume a dealer repair is ready to schedule from this record alone. Once the final remedy is available, a Foretravel technician will address the SE-GI window panels where the adhesive bond between the glass and hinge can separate. Parts and labor will be covered under the recall.

Timeline

May 21, 2012 NHTSA published the recall
June 21, 2012 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 12V239?

Recall 12V239 covers 121 Foretravel Phenix and Nimbus recreational vehicles with SE-GI side or rear windows. The adhesive bond between the glass and hinge can separate, and the window panel can detach from the vehicle. Foretravel worked with SE-GI Products on remedy instructions and parts.

What should I do if my 2007-2011 Foretravel Phenix or Nimbus is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific recreational vehicle is included in recall 12V239. If it is, contact a franchised Foretravel dealer or Foretravel customer service at 1-800-547-0712 for repair instructions. Reference recall number 12V239 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost to the owner. For recall 12V239, Foretravel worked with SE-GI Products on the remedy instructions and parts, and a franchised Foretravel dealer handles the recall repair path.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is a window panel detaching while the vehicle is moving. A loose panel on the road can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or personal injury. If your VIN is included, arrange the recall repair with Foretravel.

What if I bought my Foretravel Phenix or Nimbus used?

The recall still applies to the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Foretravel Phenix or Nimbus is included in recall 12V239. If it is, call a franchised Foretravel dealer or Foretravel customer service and give them the recall number.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V239000
Foretravel customer service1-800-547-0712
NHTSA recall #12V239
NHTSA recall # (full)12V239000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →