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Title: Safety recall on Realm
Post by: Michelle on February 28, 2017, 06:01:09 pm
Recalls | NHTSA (http://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V098)

WASHINGTON — Foretravel is recalling 22 2015-2017 Realm motorhomes because the brake pedal movement may be restricted in the pedal box, possibly preventing full brake application, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.

A reduction in braking ability may increase the risk of a crash, NHTSA warned.

Remedy

Foretravel will notify owners, and dealers will reposition or modify the pedal box to allow the proper brake pedal travel, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 31. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 800.955.6226.

SOURCE: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration bulletin


Title: Re: Safety recall on Realm
Post by: John Haygarth on February 28, 2017, 09:14:52 pm
Since when did FT use 'Hydraulic brakes" in the Realm???
Am I missing something?
JohnH
Title: Re: Safety recall on Realm
Post by: AC7880 on February 28, 2017, 09:18:14 pm
Since when did FT use 'Hydraulic brakes" in the Realm???
Am I missing something?
JohnH



" brake pedal movement may be restricted" is the issue.
Edit:  I see now where you read hydraulic brakes.  Recalls | NHTSA (http://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V098) 

Clearly an error on their recall website.
Title: Re: Safety recall on Realm
Post by: John Haygarth on February 28, 2017, 09:19:53 pm
Read the full notice and it say's
 Service Brakes-Hydraulic
JohnH
Title: Re: Safety recall on Realm
Post by: AC7880 on February 28, 2017, 09:24:16 pm
Read the full notice and it say's
 Service Brakes-Hydraulic
JohnH
Got it. Thanks John.
Title: Re: Safety recall on Realm
Post by: craneman on March 01, 2017, 12:43:52 am
It has to do with the brake pedal adjustment maybe hydraulically controlled to move the pedal forward or rearward to suit the driver. Similar to some cars with electric pedal adjustment.
Title: Re: Safety recall on Realm
Post by: John Haygarth on March 01, 2017, 09:42:35 am
Ah thanks C man for explaining that. Never thought of that one.
JohnH