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2000 FORETRAVEL U270 Recall - Campaign #00V246310

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2000 FORETRAVEL U270 RECALL - #00V246310

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES

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.

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Vehicle 2000 FORETRAVEL U270
Manufacturer FORETRAVEL, INC.
Manufactured between 9/3/1999 - 10/25/2000
Recalled on 11/8/2000
Influenced by FORETRAVEL, INC.
Owners Notified on 11/13/2000
# Affected 76
Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES
 
Description 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.
Consequences IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action 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).
See also 2000 FORETRAVEL U270 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, LINKAGES

2000 FORETRAVEL U270 Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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