2005 FORETRAVEL U320T Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 05V171000 on 04/25/2005
- Component:
- Equipment
- Manufactured:
- 03/13/2003 - 03/14/2005
- Affected:
- 108
- Defect:
- On certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
- Consequence:
- The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.
- Correction:
- Vehicle systems is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or foretravel at 936-564-8367.
- Notes:
- Customers may also 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.
- Campaign:
- 05V249000 on 06/02/2005
- Component:
- Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
- Manufactured:
- 04/26/2004 - 03/03/2005
- Affected:
- 53
- Defect:
- On certain motor homes equipped with a dual wiper motor system, a circlip (snap ring) which holds each rod end of the variable arch lever in place is missing.
- Consequence:
- The rod end bearing may become detached from the arch lever and the driver wiper arm can stop moving during operation. depending on the occurrence and weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash.
- Correction:
- Owners will be provided with parts and detailed instructions on installation of the circlips and how to complete the repair. the recall began on june 29, 2005. owners may contact foretravel at 1-936-564-8367.
- Notes:
- Customers may also 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.
- Campaign:
- 05V514000 on 11/08/2005
- Component:
- Suspension
- Manufactured:
- 06/06/2004 - 10/09/2005
- Affected:
- 44
- Defect:
- On certain motor homes, the spindle plugs on some tag axles are missing. the bearings and related surfaces can be contaminated with debris.
- Consequence:
- Debris could migrate into the bearing oil cup, which could increase the risk of a fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect for data tag and installation of spindle plug. missing data tag will be installed, bearings will be cleaned, inspected, and if necessary, replaced. the recall began on december 12, 2005. owners may contact foretravel at 1-800-955-6226.
- Notes:
- Customers may also 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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