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Foretravel Realm Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint across 23 model years of the Foretravel Realm (2004–2027). The most-complained-about year is 2020.

10
safety recalls, all years
1
owner complaints, all years
2017
year with most recalls
2020
year with most complaints

Pick your Foretravel Realm model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2027 Foretravel Realm10
2026 Foretravel Realm20
2025 Foretravel Realm10
2023 Foretravel Realm20
2022 Foretravel Realm30
2021 Foretravel Realm20
2020 Foretravel Realm31
2019 Foretravel Realm10
2018 Foretravel Realm20
2017 Foretravel Realm30
2016 Foretravel Realm20
2015 Foretravel Realm20
2014 Foretravel Realm10
2013 Foretravel Realm10
2012 Foretravel Realm10
2011 Foretravel Realm10
2010 Foretravel Realm10
2009 Foretravel Realm10
2008 Foretravel Realm10
2007 Foretravel Realm10
2006 Foretravel Realm10
2005 Foretravel Realm10
2004 Foretravel Realm10

What Foretravel Realm owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The 2020 model year has the most, with 1.

All Foretravel Realm recalls (10)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Foretravel Realm, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Brake lights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 26V486000 Reported 51 vehicles potentially affected Foretravel, Inc.

    Foretravel, Inc. (Foretravel) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Realm Presidential and 2025-2026 Realm motorcoaches. The exterior brake lights may remain illuminated when the driver is not applying the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps,…

    Remedy: Foretravel will work with Shyft to replace the pressure switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2026. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 1-800-955-6226.

    Model years: 2025, 2026

  2. Electrical system

    NHTSA 26V464000 Reported 3 vehicles potentially affected Foretravel, Inc.

    Foretravel, Inc. (Foretravel) is recalling certain 2027 Realm Presidential Motorcoaches. The printed circuit board in the MaxxAir Fan assembly may fail during certain operations and overheat.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the printed circuit board as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 1-800-955-6226.

    Model years: 2027

  3. Seats

    NHTSA 25V813000 Reported 7 vehicles potentially affected Foretravel, Inc.

    Foretravel, Inc. (Foretravel) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Realm and 2022 Realm 450 vehicles. The pedestal mounting plate may have been improperly welded, causing the plate to separate and the seat assembly to loosen or detach. As such, these seat assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect for a missing weld and replace the pedestal seat as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at…

    Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022

  4. Steering

    NHTSA 24V101000 Reported 17 vehicles potentially affected Foretravel, Inc.

    Foretravel, Inc. (Foretravel) is recalling certain 2023 Realm FS605 and Realm Presidential FS605P vehicles. The steering gear may have foreign material inside the gear that could build pressure within the system, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

    Remedy: Foretravel will work with the chassis manufacturer, Shyft Group to replace the steering gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2024. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at…

    Model years: 2023

  5. Electrical system

    NHTSA 23V349000 Reported 67 vehicles potentially affected Foretravel, Inc.

    Foretravel, Inc. (Foretravel) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Realm, Realm Presidential, and FS450 motorhomes. The vehicle control module (ICM) may have a software error, which can cause a loss of drive power or disable other safety systems, such as the headlights or windshield wipers.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2023. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 1-800-955-6226.

    Model years: 2022, 2023, 2026

  6. Structure and recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)

    NHTSA 21V788000 Reported 71 vehicles potentially affected Foretravel, Inc.

    Foretravel, Inc. (Foretravel) is recalling certain 2020-2022 iH-45, Realm FS605, Realm FS450, and iC-37 recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 1-800-9556226.

    Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022

  7. Service brakes

    NHTSA 19V893000 Reported 5 vehicles potentially affected Foretravel, Inc.

    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,…

    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.

    Model years: 2020

  8. Seats

    NHTSA 18V349000 Reported 19 vehicles potentially affected Foretravel, Inc.

    Foretravel, Inc. (Foretravel) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Foretravel iH45 and Realm motorcoaches. The passenger seat base assembly may not be adequately secured.

    Remedy: Foretravel will notify owners, and dealers will install any missing bolts, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 1-800-955-6226.

    Model years: 2017, 2018

  9. Equipment

    NHTSA 18V053000 Reported 462 vehicles potentially affected Foretravel, Inc.

    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…

    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…

    Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

  10. Pedals and linkages (service brakes)

    NHTSA 17V098000 Reported 22 vehicles potentially affected Foretravel, Inc.

    Foretravel, Inc. (Foretravel) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Realm motorhomes. The brake pedal movement may be restricted in the pedal box, possibly preventing full brake application.

    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 began on March 22, 2017. Owners may contact Foretravel customer…

    Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017

Other Foretravel models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.