Foretravel is recalling 2020 Realm vehicles with potential air brake valve issues that could increase stopping distance, risking crashes. Owners must contact Foretravel for free valve replacement.
Foretravel is recalling 2020 Realm and iH45 vehicles that may have brake valve air flow restrictions, causing longer stopping distances and potential crashes. This affects vehicles built on Spartan chassis and requires free valve replacement to comply with safety standards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79549-foretravel-2020-realm-vehicles-increased-stopping-distance-risk.
“Foretravel 2020 Realm Vehicles: Increased Stopping Distance Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79549-foretravel-2020-realm-vehicles-increased-stopping-distance-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V893000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V893000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on December 16, 2019, that Foretravel is recalling certain 2020 Realm and iH45 vehicles due to an increased stopping distance risk. Owners should contact Spartan dealers for a free valve inspection and replacement. The recall began December 16, 2019.
How to tell if you have it
Foretravel REALM 2020
Foretravel IH-45 2020
What to do
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.
The hazard
An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash. This occurs because the brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, Air Brake Systems.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Foretravel, Inc. has 2 other recalls on record since 2021-09-10. Other recent recalls of similar products include Honda 2020 Acura ILX Brake Recall (2025-11-12), International 2026 HV Vehicles (2026-05-11), and International 2023-2026 LT Vehicles (2025-11-20).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2020 Realm or iH45 vehicles built on a Spartan chassis. The recall started December 16, 2019, and affects specific models.
Brand
Foretravel
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Foretravel
Call 1-800-955-6226 to schedule a free brake valve replacement at a Spartan dealer.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 0 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Foretravel
We’ve drafted a message you can send Foretravel to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V893000 — Foretravel 2020 Realm Vehicles: Increased Stopping Distance Risk
Hello,
I own a Foretravel 2020 Realm Vehicles: Increased Stopping Distance Risk that is covered by recall 19V893000 from Foretravel.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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