3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2005-04-26
Description
On certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
Consequence
The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Vehicle systems is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or foretravel at 936-564-8367.
Notes
Customers 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.
DEFECT #2 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Posted on: 2005-06-03
Description
On certain motor homes equipped with a dual wiper motor system, a circlip (snap ring) which holds each rod end of the variable arch lever in place is missing.
Consequence
The rod end bearing may become detached from the arch lever and the driver wiper arm can stop moving during operation. Depending on the occurrence and weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action
Owners will be provided with parts and detailed instructions on installation of the circlips and how to complete the repair. The recall began on june 29, 2005. Owners may contact foretravel at 1-936-564-8367.
Notes
Customers 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.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2018-01-18
Description
Foretravel, inc. (foretravel) is recalling certain 2004-2019 u270, u295, u320, nimbus, phenix, realm, and ih-45 motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Foretravel will notify owners, and instruct them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on february 6, 2018. Owners may contact foretravel customer service at 1-936-564-8367, or kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on product safety recall for more information.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.