2004-2019 Foretravel Motorhome Recall 18V053: Extinguisher

Recall 18V053 covers 462 2004-2019 Foretravel motorhomes with Kidde fire extinguishers that fail to discharge. Replacement is free through Foretravel and Kidde.

What's wrong?

The recalled equipment is the onboard fire extinguisher in 2004-2019 Foretravel Realm, Nimbus, U320, Phenix, U270, IH45, and U295 motorhomes. It is a Kidde plastic-handle or push button Pindicator extinguisher, the portable safety device meant to release dry chemical agent when you squeeze the handle or press the button. In a motorhome, that extinguisher is there for a small, early fire before people move away from the vehicle.

On affected extinguishers, the valve or nozzle assembly can stop the unit from working correctly. The extinguisher can clog, fail to discharge as expected, or require excessive force to activate after a quick press and release. In affected plastic-handle models, the nozzle can also detach from the valve assembly with enough force to injure someone and leave the extinguisher inoperable.

There is no warning sign before failure. The extinguisher can look ready in its bracket, but the problem shows up only when someone tries to use it.

Who's affected?

Spans seven Foretravel motorhome lines across the 2004-2019 model years, with Equipment named as the component for each vehicle.

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific motorhome.

What's the safety risk?

If a fire starts, a fire extinguisher that does not work properly increases the risk of injury. There is no warning sign before an extinguisher fails to work, so keep the recall repair on your service list and confirm the replacement. Repair is free at any franchised Foretravel dealer.

What should I do?

1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2004-2019 Foretravel Realm, Nimbus, U320, Phenix, U270, IH45, or U295 motorhome is included in this recall.
2. Contact Foretravel customer service at 1-936-564-8367 to confirm the free Kidde replacement fire extinguisher process.
3. Call Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 for the replacement extinguisher that fixes the clogging, hard-activation, and nozzle-detachment risk.
4. Reference recall number 18V053 when you call Foretravel or Kidde.
5. Bring the recall notice if Foretravel mailed one, and keep the replacement extinguisher accessible in the motorhome after it arrives.

What happens at the repair

For this recall, the fix is a replacement fire extinguisher, not a shop repair. Foretravel instructs owners to contact Kidde for a free replacement for the covered plastic-handle or push-button Pindicator extinguisher. The replacement extinguisher is free under the recall. Foretravel also has a general reimbursement plan on file. If you paid out of pocket before the recall notice for the covered extinguisher replacement, ask Foretravel customer service how that plan applies and keep proof of payment.

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Source documents

• Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) · RCONL
• Download Owner Notice (PDF) · RCMN
• Download Recall Report (PDF) · RCLRPT
• Download Quarterly Report (PDF) · RCLQRT
• Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF) · RCAK

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