Recall 19V893 covers 5 2020 Foretravel Realm and IH-45 vehicles for a restricted brake relay valve. Repair is free at any franchised Foretravel dealer.
Foretravel is recalling 5 2020 Realm and IH-45 vehicles because the brake relay valve can restrict air flow and extend stopping distance. Longer stopping distance increases the risk of a crash, and Foretravel dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The brake relay valve is part of the air brake system on 2020 Foretravel Realm and IH-45 motorhomes built on a Spartan chassis. Air brakes use compressed air instead of brake fluid, and the relay valve helps move that air to the brake chambers when the driver presses the pedal. The valve's job is timing: it helps the service brakes apply quickly enough for the vehicle's size and weight.
On affected motorhomes, the relay valve has an air flow restriction. Spartan traced the restriction to a missed machining process in a suspect lot of valves. With less air moving through the valve, brake application takes longer than required, so the motorhome needs more distance to stop.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is inside the valve, and the driver does not get a normal dashboard alert or pedal change before the braking delay shows up.
Who's affected?
Both listed motorhome lines share the same brake-system component in the scope.
| 2020 Foretravel Realm | brake system |
|---|---|
| 2020 Foretravel IH-45 | brake system |
| Units affected | 5 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
Increased stopping distance gives the driver less room to respond and increases the risk of a crash. Drive cautiously and schedule the inspection and valve replacement soon, especially before a trip. Repair is free at any franchised Foretravel dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020 Foretravel Realm or IH-45 is included in this recall.
- Contact your Foretravel dealer to schedule the free brake-relay-valve inspection and replacement that fixes the air-flow restriction tied to longer stopping distance.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 19V893 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete; leave extra following distance and avoid hard braking.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Foretravel technician inspects the brake relay valves on the Spartan chassis and replaces the valves covered by the recall. The inspection, replacement parts, and labor are free under the recall. Foretravel has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for related valve or brake-system repairs before the recall notice. Bring repair orders, receipts, and proof of payment to the service desk, or contact Foretravel customer service to ask how to submit the documentation.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 16, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 16, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 27, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| December 30, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 30, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V893?
Recall 19V893 covers 5 2020 Foretravel Realm and IH-45 vehicles built on a Spartan chassis. The brake relay valve has an air flow restriction that can extend stopping distance and increase crash risk. Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the valves for free.
What should I do if my 2020 Foretravel Realm or IH-45 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 19V893. If it is, contact Foretravel customer service at 1-800-955-6226 or a Spartan dealer to schedule the brake relay valve inspection and replacement. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Foretravel's remedy says Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the brake relay valves free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is longer stopping distance. The brake relay valve restriction can reduce air flow in the brake system, which can make the vehicle take longer to stop and increase the risk of a crash. Confirm the VIN before arranging the free repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V893000 |
|---|---|
| Foretravel customer service | 1-800-955-6226 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V893 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V893000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →