2025-2027 Foretravel Realm Presidential, 2025-2026 Foretravel Realm recall: Unintended Brake Light Illumination/FMVSS 108
Report received by NHTSA: July 27, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
Brake lights that remain on may fail to alert other vehicles of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
51 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025-2027 Foretravel Realm Presidential, 2025-2026 Foretravel Realm.
- Compared with
Foretravel, Inc. has 2 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 2 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
13 earlier NHTSA recalls by Foretravel, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- July 17, 2026 2027 Foretravel Realm recall: Printed Circuit Board May Overheat
- Nov. 24, 2025 Foretravel, Inc. recall: Incorrect Weld May Cause Seat Failure/FMVSS 207, 210 (agency record)
- June 16, 2025 Foretravel, Inc. recall: Rear Kick Up Panel Fins May Detach (agency record)
- June 6, 2024 Foretravel, Inc. recall: Electronic Control Center Circuit Board May Short (agency record)
- Feb. 9, 2024 Foretravel, Inc. recall: Loss of Power Steering Assist (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Foretravel Realm 2025-2026
- Foretravel Realm Presidential 2025-2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V486000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Foretravel, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received by NHTSA | July 27, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 51 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record