2000 FORETRAVEL U270 RECALL - #00V246310
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH TRW 20-EDL BALL-SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. CERTAIN OF THE BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET. THESE BEARINGS WERE PRODUCED BETWEEN JULY 5 AND OCTOBER 3, 1999.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2000 FORETRAVEL U270 |
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| Manufacturer |
FORETRAVEL, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
9/3/1999 - 10/25/2000 |
| Recalled on |
11/8/2000 |
| Influenced by |
FORETRAVEL, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/13/2000 |
| # Affected |
76 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH TRW 20-EDL BALL-SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. CERTAIN OF THE BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET. THESE BEARINGS WERE PRODUCED BETWEEN JULY 5 AND OCTOBER 3, 1999. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL-SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 13, 2000. 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, EXTENSION 254.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2000 FORETRAVEL U270 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, LINKAGES
2000 FORETRAVEL U270 Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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