Recall 2002 Windshield Wiper
Defect in VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
| Make: FORETRAVEL | Model: UNICOACH | Year: 2004 Build |
| Dates : | 02/10/2003 – 08/06/ 2003 |
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : | 04V031000 |
| Date Owner’s Notified: | 01/29/2004 |
| Date Received by ODI: | 01/20/2004 |
| Date Added to Database: | 01/22/2004 |
| Manufacturer’s Involved: | FORETRAVEL, INC. |
| Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: | FORETRAVEL, INC. |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | P100062 |
| Component: | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : | 20 |
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CRANK
ARM SPINDLE WELD CAN BREAK.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT WORKING
PROPERLY, CAUSING A LOSS OF VISIBILITY TO A DRIVER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A
CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANK ARMS. OWNER NOTIFICATION
BEGAN JANUARY 29, 2004. 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. Report Initiator:
MFR Vehicles Report
Recall 2003 Windshield/Wiper
Defect in VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: MOTOR
Problem:
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL LINKAGE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMS. THE WIPER MOTOR SECURING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED AND SECURED WITH THREAD LOCKING COMPOUND.
Result:
THE SECURING BOLTS MAY WORK LOOSE AND ALLOW THE WIPER ARMS TO TRAVEL OUTSIDE THEIR NORMAL PATH DURING OPERATION. THE DRIVER’S VISIBILITY MAY BE IMPAIRED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action:
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.
This potentially affects/affected 315 vehicles/units.
Date owners notified by manufacturer:2003/10/08.
Manufacturer: FORTRAVEL, INC.
Beginning date of manufacturing: 2001/06/26.
The end date of manufacturing: 2003/06/06.
Recall 2004 Windshield Wiper
Defect in VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER MOTOR
| Make : FORETRAVEL | Model : UNICOACH | Year : 2004 | |
| Build Dates : | 02/10/2003 – 08/06/ 2003 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : | 04V031000 | ||
| Date Owner’s Notified: 01/29/ 2004 | Date Received by ODI: 01/20/ 2004 | Date Added to Database: 01/22/ 2004 | |
| Manufacturer’s Involved: | FORETRAVEL, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: | FORETRAVEL, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | P100062 | ||
| Component: | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : | 20 | ||
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CRANK ARM SPINDLE WELD CAN BREAK.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, CAUSING A LOSS OF VISIBILITY TO A DRIVER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANK ARMS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 29, 2004. 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.
| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report |
RECALL: Foretravel: Cummins Engine
Make / Models: Model/Build Years:
FORETRAVEL / NIMBUS 334 2006, NIMBUS 336 2007, NIMBUS 340 2007
Manufacturer: FORETRAVEL, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 07V340000 Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 06, 2007
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: DIESEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL CM850 DIESEL ENGINES, THE CONNECTING ROD CONTAINS A MACHINING DEFECT IN THE WRIST PIN BUSHING OF THE ROD THAT COULD CAUSE A SEIZURE OF THE PISTON PIN.
Consequence: IF ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THIS CAN LEAD TO ENGINE FAILURE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF THE ROD RUPTURING THE LOCK CAVITY, SPILLING OIL AND DEBRIS ONTO THE ROADWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
FORETRAVEL IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO RECALIBRATE THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND ENHANCE THE ENGINE PROTECTION SYSTEM ENABLING IT TO PROVIDE EARLY DETECTION OF THE FAILURE MODE AND AVOID MORE SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE AND RESULTANT SAFETY HAZARD. CUMMINS WILL ALSO INSTALL A NEW VALVE COVER WITH A CRANKCASE PRESSURE SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E033). OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 800-343-7357 OR FORETRAVEL AT 936-564-8367.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
RECALL: Foretravel: Dometic Refrigerator
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
FORETRAVEL / U270 1999-2003, U295 1999 2001-2003, U320 1999-2002 2005
Manufacturer : FORETRAVEL, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V076000 Mfg’s Report Date : FEB 21, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 154
Summary:
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
FORETRAVEL WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC AT 1-888-446-5157, STERICYCLE AT 1-317-860-1163, OR FORETRAVEL AT 1-936-564-8367.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
RECALL: Foretravel: Norcold Refrigerators
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: FORETRAVEL / U320 1998-1999 2001
Manufacturer: FORETRAVEL, INC. Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 03, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V250000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3
Summary:
FORETRAVEL IS RECALLING 3 MY 1998-1999 AND 2001 U320 COACHES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.
Consequence:
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
Remedy:
FORETRAVEL IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS. NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR FORETRAVEL AT 1-936-564-8367.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
RECALL: Foretravel: Seats
Make / Models: Model/Build Years: FORETRAVEL / PHENIX 2007-2008
Manufacturer: FORETRAVEL, INC. Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 03, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V476000 Mfr’s Report Date : OCT 09, 2007
Component: Seats
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 13
Summary:
ON CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, THE LOWER SLIDE RAILS OF THE DRIVER SEAT AIR SUSPENSION CAN FAIL.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, SEPARATION OF THE SEAT FROM THE SEAT PEDESTAL MAY LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY OF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO REINFORCEMENT TETHERS BETWEEN THE FRONT OF THE SEAT PEDESTAL AND THE TOP OF THE AIR SUSPENSION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORETRAVEL AT 936-564-8367.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
RECALL: Foretravel: Suspension
Make / Models: Model/Build Years:
FORETRAVEL / NMBT 2003 2005-2006
FORETRAVEL / PHXT 2003 2005-2006
FORETRAVEL / U295T 2003 2005-2006
FORETRAVEL / U320T 2003 2005-2006
Manufacturer: FORETRAVEL, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 05V514000 Mfg’s Report Date: NOV 08, 2005
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 44
Summary: ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE SPINDLE PLUGS ON SOME TAG AXLES ARE MISSING. THE BEARINGS AND RELATED SURFACES CAN BE CONTAMINATED WITH DEBRIS.
Consequence: DEBRIS COULD MIGRATE INTO THE BEARING OIL CUP, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR DATA TAG AND INSTALLATION OF SPINDLE PLUG. MISSING DATA TAG WILL BE INSTALLED, BEARINGS WILL BE CLEANED, INSPECTED, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACED. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORETRAVEL AT 1-800-955-6226.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
RECALL: Service Brakes, Air
| Make : FORETRAVEL | Model : Phenix – Nimbus | Year :2008 2010 | |
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : | 09V498000 | ||
| Mfr’s Report Date: | DEC 14, 2009 | ||
| Manufacturer’s Involved: | FORETRAVEL, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: | FORETRAVEL, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | P100062 | ||
| Component: | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : | 74 | ||
Summary:
FORETRAVEL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 PHENIX AND NIMBUS MOTORHOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULIC ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES P/NOS. 6562618, 6565118, 77025-001, 77025-002, 77025-501, 77050-004, SUPPLIED BY KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE. SOME ASSEMBLIES COULD CONTAIN A DRIVE PIN THAT IS BELOW SPECIFICATION AND MAY BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE BRAKE ARM CAUSING SEPARATION OR LOOSENING OF THE PEDAL FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE ASSEMBLY.
Consequence:
IF THE DRIVE PIN BECOMES DISENGAGED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY, IT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING FUNCTION AND/OR CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE PEDAL FUNCTION. EITHER CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
FORETRAVEL IS WORKING WITH KONGSBERG TO REMEDY THESE MOTORHOMES. PLEASE SEE KONGSBERG’S DEFECT REPORT 09E-064. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED BY FORETRAVEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORETRAVEL AT 800-955-6226.
Notes:
OWNERS 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 .