Auto Recalls for Consumers

2002 FORETRAVEL U270 Recall - Campaign #02V025000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2002 FORETRAVEL U270 RECALL - #02V025000

RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

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.

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Vehicle 2002 FORETRAVEL U270
Manufacturer FORETRAVEL, INC.
Manufactured between 6/29/2001 - 12/19/2001
Recalled on 1/26/2002
Influenced by FORETRAVEL, INC.
Owners Notified on 2/6/2002
# Affected 81
Recalled for VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
 
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.
Consequences FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY DURING CRITICAL PERIODS WHEN WIPERS ARE NECESSARY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action 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).
See also 2002 FORETRAVEL U270 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR

2002 FORETRAVEL U270 Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

2002 FORETRAVEL U270 Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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