NHTSA Recall 99V021000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V021000; Date: Feb. 12, 1999
The vehicles could have reduced braking ability and increased stopping distances on the rear axle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Foretravel Unicoach; 1999 Foretravel Unicoach
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock:control Unit/module
Manufactured by: Foretravel, Inc.
Affected Units:: 26
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with tag axles. There is reduced braking ability on the rear axle due to the tag axle abs sensors reading "no tire/wheel rotation," under heavy braking conditions. The sensors detect that the wheel rotation has ceased and then stops sending a signal to the abs computer.
How to Fix:
Dealers will delete the abs on the tag axle (only), by removing the sensors and wiring harness.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin February 16, 1999. 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, ext. 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: Feb 16, 1999
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