2000 FORETRAVEL GV320 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

00V047000 on 02/27/2000

Component:

Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages

Manufactured:

07/22/1997 - 10/13/1999

Affected:

326

Defect:

Vehicle description: class a motor homes. during icy conditions, the windshield wiper blades could stick to the windshield when the system is turned on causing the motor shaft to spin on the drive arm if the pivot nut is not properly torqued.

Consequence:

Loss of visibility could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Dealers will inspect the torque of the pivot nut on the drive and drive arm.

Notes:

Owner notification began april 24, 2000.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, ext. 254. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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Campaign:

00V246310 on 11/07/2000

Component:

Steering:linkages

Manufactured:

09/02/1999 - 10/24/2000

Affected:

76

Defect:

Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with trw 20-edl ball-socket assemblies. certain of the ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket. these bearings were produced between july 5 and october 3, 1999.

Consequence:

If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Correction:

Dealers will replace the ball-socket assemblies.

Notes:

Owner notification began november 13, 2000. 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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