NHTSA Recall 02V025000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V025000; Date: Jan. 24, 2002
Failure of the windshield wipers could lead to loss of visibility during critical periods when wipers are necessary, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Foretravel G320; 2002 Foretravel Grand Villa; 2002 Foretravel U270; 2002 Foretravel U295; 2002 Foretravel U320; 2002 Foretravel Unicoach
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
Manufactured by: Foretravel, Inc.
Affected Units:: 81
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
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: Feb 6, 2002
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