NHTSA Recall 03V222000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V222000; Date: Jun. 12, 2003
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Foretravel G320; 2003 Foretravel G320; 2002 Foretravel Grand Villa; 2003 Foretravel Grand Villa; 2002 Foretravel U270; 2003 Foretravel U270; 2002 Foretravel U295; 2003 Foretravel U295; 2002 Foretravel U320; 2003 Foretravel U320; 2002 Foretravel Unicoach; 2003 Foretravel Unicoach
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
Manufactured by: Foretravel, Inc.
Affected Units:: 315
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 8, 2003
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