Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V053000 Reported January 15, 2018

Fire extinguisher may be clogged or inoperable

Foretravel, Inc. · N/A · 462 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V053000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Foretravel, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
462
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 15, 2018
Completion Rate
7.58

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

Safety Consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

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.

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 18V053000 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 18V053000

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

What is recall 18V053000?

NHTSA recall 18V053000 was issued by Foretravel, Inc. on January 15, 2018. It addresses: Fire extinguisher may be clogged or inoperable. The recall affects approximately 462 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Foretravel, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V053000 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.