FORETRAVEL U295 2001: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V246310
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORETRAVEL | U295 | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-11-13 | 2000-11-08 | 2000-11-08 |
Production Dates: 1999-09-03 - 2000-10-25
Manufacturers Involved: Foretravel, Inc.
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 76
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL-SOCKET ASSEMBLIES.
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'.
