Foretravel Nimbus, model year 2008. Filed by Foretravel, Inc. and reported to NHTSA on 5 January 2016. 23 vehicles potentially affected.
What the notice says Foretravel, Inc. (Foretravel) is recalling certain model year 2008 Nimbus motorhomes manufactured July 9, 2007, to March 25, 2008. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture …
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What owners ask about this recall
- Which vehicles does recall 16V003 cover?
- Foretravel Nimbus, model year 2008.
- What is wrong with them?
- Foretravel, Inc. (Foretravel) is recalling certain model year 2008 Nimbus motorhomes manufactured July 9, 2007, to March 25, 2008. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps.
- What can happen if it is not put right?
- Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
- Is there a fix yet?
- Yes, and it is free. Foretravel will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2016. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 1-936-564-8367, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-537-8900.
- What should I do now?
- Check your own vehicle by its VIN with NHTSA, which is the record to act on.
Answered from the register this site holds. NHTSA is the record to act on.
What the authority says can happen if this is not fixed: “Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.”
affected
in the notice
caught
| Campaign | 16V003 |
|---|---|
| Filed by | Foretravel, Inc. |
| System at fault | Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer |
| Reported to NHTSA | 5 January 2016 |
| Model years | 2008-2008 |
| Vehicles named | FORETRAVEL NIMBUS |
What the notice says today
The consequence
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
The remedy
Foretravel will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2016. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 1-936-564-8367, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-537-8900.
What it said before
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This is one of 2,632 notices in the record whose component field names equipment. Across that group the median wait before owners were written to was 29 days.
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The models named here, across their whole recall history
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CarsMultiverse, recall 16V003, wording as read on 16 September 2026. https://carsmultiverse.com/recall/16v003/
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