2002 FORETRAVEL U295 Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 02V025000 on 01/25/2002
- Component:
- Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
- Manufactured:
- 06/28/2001 - 12/18/2001
- Affected:
- 81
- Defect:
- On certain motor homes, the windshield wiper crank arm assembly bolt is too short to completely tighten the crank arm around the motor shaft. the arm could loosen from the motor shaft, causing the wiper not to work.
- Consequence:
- Failure of the windshield wipers could lead to loss of visibility during critical periods when wipers are necessary, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the windshield wiper assembly and correct if necessary. owner notification began february 6, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact foretravel at 1-800-955-6226, extension 254.
- Notes:
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 03V222000 on 06/19/2003
- Component:
- Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
- Manufactured:
- 06/25/2001 - 06/05/2003
- Affected:
- 315
- Defect:
- On certain motorhomes equipped with dual linkage windshield wiper systems. the wiper motor securing bolts may not have been properly torqued and sercured with thread locking compound.
- Consequence:
- The securing bolts may work loose and allow the wiper arms to travel outside their normal path during operation. the driver's visability may be impaired, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Customers will be notified and the existing mounting bolts will be removed and replaced with new bolts, lock washer, and thread locker. owner notification began on october 8, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact foretravel at 936-564-8367.
- Notes:
- Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 07V076000 on 03/04/2007
- Component:
- Equipment:recreational vehicle
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1997 - 05/30/2003
- Affected:
- 153
- Defect:
- Certain motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- Consequence:
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- Correction:
- Foretravel will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or foretravel at 1-936-564-8367. (please note: refrigerator model rm3363 is not included in this campaign.)
- Notes:
- Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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