Foretravel U270, U295, U295T, U320 and 1 more (2005): Visibility
Recall 05V249000 · Jun 2, 2005 · Foretravel, Inc.
53
vehicles affected
53
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05V249000
- Date
- Jun 2, 2005
- Maker
- Foretravel, Inc.
- Units affected
- 53
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Windshield wiper/washer > Linkages
- Model years
- 2005
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Foretravel | U270 | 2005 |
| Foretravel | U295 | 2005 |
| Foretravel | U295T | 2005 |
| Foretravel | U320 | 2005 |
| Foretravel | U320T | 2005 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 05V249000?
5 models: Foretravel U270 (2005), Foretravel U295 (2005), Foretravel U295T (2005) and 2 more, about 53 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 05V249000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.