Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 02V025000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

FORETRAVEL, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2002-01-24.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V025000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
FORETRAVEL, INC.
Vehicles affected
81
Reported to NHTSA
2002-01-24
Owners notified
2002-02-06

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CRANK ARM ASSEMBLY BOLT IS TOO SHORT TO COMPLETELY TIGHTEN THE CRANK ARM AROUND THE MOTOR SHAFT. THE ARM COULD LOOSEN FROM THE MOTOR SHAFT, CAUSING THE WIPER NOT TO WORK.

Safety risk

FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY DURING CRITICAL PERIODS WHEN WIPERS ARE NECESSARY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY AND CORRECT IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 6, 2002. 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.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 6 models.

ModelYears on record
FORETRAVEL G3202002
FORETRAVEL Grand Villa2002
FORETRAVEL U2702002
FORETRAVEL U2952002
FORETRAVEL U3202002
FORETRAVEL Unicoach2002

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.