Foretravel G320, Grand Villa, U270, U295 and 2 more (2002-2003): Visibility
Recall 03V222000 · Jun 12, 2003 · Foretravel, Inc.
315
vehicles affected
315
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03V222000
- Date
- Jun 12, 2003
- Maker
- Foretravel, Inc.
- Units affected
- 315
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Windshield wiper/washer > Motor
- Model years
- 2002-2003
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 12 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Foretravel | G320 | 2002-2003 |
| Foretravel | Grand Villa | 2002-2003 |
| Foretravel | U270 | 2002-2003 |
| Foretravel | U295 | 2002-2003 |
| Foretravel | U320 | 2002-2003 |
| Foretravel | Unicoach | 2002-2003 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 03V222000?
6 models: Foretravel G320 (2002-2003), Foretravel Grand Villa (2002-2003), Foretravel U270 (2002-2003) and 3 more, about 315 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 03V222000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.