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2002 FORETRAVEL U270 Recall - Campaign #03V222000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2002 FORETRAVEL U270 RECALL - #03V222000

RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER : MOTOR

ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL LINKAGE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMS. THE WIPER MOTOR SECURING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED AND SERCURED WITH THREAD LOCKING COMPOUND.

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Vehicle 2002 FORETRAVEL U270
Manufacturer FORETRAVEL, INC.
Manufactured between 6/26/2001 - 6/6/2003
Recalled on 6/20/2003
Influenced by FORETRAVEL, INC.
Owners Notified on 10/8/2003
# Affected 315
Recalled for VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
 
Description ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL LINKAGE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMS. THE WIPER MOTOR SECURING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED AND SERCURED WITH THREAD LOCKING COMPOUND.
Consequences THE SECURING BOLTS MAY WORK LOOSE AND ALLOW THE WIPER ARMS TO TRAVEL OUTSIDE THEIR NORMAL PATH DURING OPERATION. THE DRIVER'S VISABILITY MAY BE IMPAIRED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action CUSTOMERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AND THE EXISTING MOUNTING BOLTS WILL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW BOLTS, LOCK WASHER, AND THREAD LOCKER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2003. 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 936-564-8367.
Notes ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN 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

2002 FORETRAVEL U270 Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

2002 FORETRAVEL U270 Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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