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Safety recall on Realm

Recalls | NHTSA

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


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Re: Safety recall on Realm

Reply #1 –
Since when did FT use 'Hydraulic brakes" in the Realm???
Am I missing something?
JohnH
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Re: Safety recall on Realm

Reply #2 –
Quote from: John Haygarth –
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 

Clearly an error on their recall website.
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Re: Safety recall on Realm

Reply #3 –
Read the full notice and it say's
 Service Brakes-Hydraulic
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
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Re: Safety recall on Realm

Reply #5 –
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.
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Re: Safety recall on Realm

Reply #6 –
Ah thanks C man for explaining that. Never thought of that one.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.