NHTSA Recall 00V246310
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V246310; Date: Nov. 8, 2000
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Foretravel GV320; 2001 Foretravel GV320; 2000 Foretravel U270; 2001 Foretravel U270; 2000 Foretravel U295; 2001 Foretravel U295; 2000 Foretravel U320; 2001 Foretravel U320
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Foretravel, Inc.
Affected Units:: 76
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the ball-socket assemblies.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 13, 2000
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