NHTSA Recall 05V249000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V249000; Date: Jun. 2, 2005
The rod end bearing may become detached from the arch lever and the driver wiper arm can stop moving during operation. Depending on the occurrence and weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Foretravel U270; 2005 Foretravel U295; 2005 Foretravel U295t; 2005 Foretravel U320; 2005 Foretravel U320t
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages
Manufactured by: Foretravel, Inc.
Affected Units:: 53
Recall Summary:
On certain motor homes equipped with a dual wiper motor system, a circlip (snap ring) which holds each rod end of the variable arch lever in place is missing.
How to Fix:
Owners will be provided with parts and detailed instructions on installation of the circlips and how to complete the repair. The recall began on June 29, 2005. Owners may contact foretravel at 1-936-564-8367.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 29, 2005
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