Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V003000 Reported January 5, 2016

Electric entry steps may be unstable

Foretravel, Inc. · Equipment · 23 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V003000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
23
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 5, 2016
Completion Rate
47.83

Defect Summary

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 allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. as a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.

Safety Consequence

Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

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 you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Foretravel, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16V003000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V003000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V003000?

NHTSA recall 16V003000 was issued by Foretravel, Inc. on January 5, 2016. It addresses: Electric entry steps may be unstable. The recall affects approximately 23 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Foretravel, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V003000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.