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  Safety Recalls of Foretravel Grand Villa Vehicles

There have been 4 safety recalls for the Foretravel Grand Villa. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Foretravel Grand Villa.

NHTSA Recall #: 98V167001; Jul. 20, 1998

If an electrical short occurs, a fire could result.

Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Foretravel Grand Villa, 1993 Foretravel Grand Villa, 1994 Foretravel Grand Villa, 1995 Foretravel Grand Villa, 1996 Foretravel Grand Villa, 1997 Foretravel Grand Villa, 1998 Foretravel Grand Villa, 1992 Foretravel Unicoach, 1993 Foretravel Unicoach, 1994 Foretravel Unicoach, 1995 Foretravel Unicoach, 1996 Foretravel Unicoach, 1997 Foretravel Unicoach, 1998 Foretravel Unicoach
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG FURNACE
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with aqua-hot heating systems, model 431-3 zone with engine loop. Fiberglass insulating material located under the burner head on the floor of the heater enclosure, can become soaked with fluids (ethylene glycol and/or diesel fuel). ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 90V158000; Aug. 27, 1990

Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Foretravel Grand Villa, 1988 Foretravel Grand Villa, 1989 Foretravel Grand Villa
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Recall Summary: Incorrect lug bolts may have been used in the manufacturing of the spare wheel carrier. These lug bolts may break allowing the spare wheel to fall off. Consequence of defect: breakage of the lug bolts allowing the spare wheel to fall to the road way will create a road hazard for other vehicles. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 03V222000; 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
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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 02V025000; 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
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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Foretravel Grand Villa Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Jun. 12, 2003   Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor 315
Jan. 24, 2002   Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer 81
Jul. 20, 1998   Equipment:recreational Vehicle:lpg Furnace 177
Aug. 27, 1990   Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack 373


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Foretravel Grand Villa Model Years

Model# Recalls
2003 Foretravel Grand Villa 1
2002 Foretravel Grand Villa 2
1998 Foretravel Grand Villa 1
1997 Foretravel Grand Villa 1
1996 Foretravel Grand Villa 1
1995 Foretravel Grand Villa 1
1994 Foretravel Grand Villa 1
1993 Foretravel Grand Villa 1
1992 Foretravel Grand Villa 1
1989 Foretravel Grand Villa 1
1988 Foretravel Grand Villa 1
1987 Foretravel Grand Villa 1