2001 FORETRAVEL GV320 Recalls (2)

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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Campaign:

00V273003 on 11/07/2000

Component:

Seat belts:front:buckle assembly

Manufactured:

06/29/2000 - 10/04/2000

Affected:

76

Defect:

Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Consequence:

Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Correction:

Dealers will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies.

Notes:

Owner notification began october 16, 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 or am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330. 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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