OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE
NHTSA campaign 18V053000
NHTSA campaign 18V053000 covers 19 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 462 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.
Report received January 15, 2018 · Snapshot September 21, 2026
01 / DEFECT RECORD
What NHTSA campaign 18V053000 says
Defect summary
Foretravel, Inc. (Foretravel) is recalling certain 2004-2019 U270, U295, U320, Nimbus, Phenix, Realm, and ih-45 motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf.
Consequence summary
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remedy for NHTSA campaign 18V053000
Foretravel will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2018. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 1-936-564-8367, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
- Owner notification
- February 6, 2018
- Filing manufacturer
- Foretravel, Inc.
- Component groups
- EQUIPMENT
03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES