Brake Relay Valve Air Flow Restriction/FMVSS 121
Non-Compliance Recall
- Manufacturer
- Foretravel, Inc.
- Units affected
- 5
- Recall opened
- Dec 16, 2019
- Report date
- Dec 16, 2019
- Manufacturer campaign
- 19V-360
- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (2)
- FORETRAVEL IH-452020
- FORETRAVEL REALM2020
Component / system
Defect
Foretravel, Inc. (Foretravel) is recalling certain 2020 Realm and iH45 vehicles built on a Spartan chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk / consequence
An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
Remedy
Foretravel will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the valves, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2019. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 1-800-955-6226.
Source: NHTSA campaign 19V893000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.