2002 FORETRAVEL U270 RECALL - #02V025000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2002 FORETRAVEL U270 |
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| Manufacturer |
FORETRAVEL, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
6/29/2001 - 12/19/2001 |
| Recalled on |
1/26/2002 |
| Influenced by |
FORETRAVEL, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
2/6/2002 |
| # Affected |
81 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY DURING CRITICAL PERIODS WHEN WIPERS ARE NECESSARY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY AND CORRECT IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 6, 2002. 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. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2002 FORETRAVEL U270 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2002 FORETRAVEL U270 Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2002 FORETRAVEL U270 Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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