NHTSA vehicle safety data
2004 Foretravel IH-45 Recalls & Complaints
The 2004 Foretravel IH-45 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2004 Foretravel IH-45. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Foretravel dealer.
Includes campaigns NHTSA files under the spelling "IH45".
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2004 Foretravel IH-45. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
NHTSA #18V053000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported January 15, 2018 · Foretravel, Inc.
Potentially affected: 462 vehicles
Repair completion: 7.58% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified February 6, 2018 · Vehicles built April 1, 2003 – January 8, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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