Foretravel Recall 00V246310: Steering, Linkages

NHTSA recall 00V246310 · announced November 8, 2000 · filed by Foretravel, Inc. · 76 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL-SOCKET ASSEMBLIES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2000 Foretravel Gv320
• 2001 Foretravel Gv320
• 2000 Foretravel U270
• 2001 Foretravel U270
• 2000 Foretravel U295
• 2001 Foretravel U295
• 2000 Foretravel U320
• 2001 Foretravel U320

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.