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1998 FORETRAVEL GV320 Recall - Campaign #00V047000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 FORETRAVEL GV320 RECALL - #00V047000

RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER : LINKAGES

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.

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Vehicle 1998 FORETRAVEL GV320
Manufacturer FORETRAVEL, INC.
Manufactured between 7/23/1997 - 10/14/1999
Recalled on 2/28/2000
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 4/24/2000
# Affected 326
Recalled for VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
 
Description 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.
Consequences LOSS OF VISIBILITY COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action 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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