2002 Foretravel U270 recalls

There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 2002 Foretravel U270, covering 556 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported July 14, 2008 · 7 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Foretravel is recalling motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Foretravel is working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or foretravel at 936‑564‑8367.

Recall number 08V317000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported March 5, 2007 · 153 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Remedy: Foretravel will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or foretravel at 1‑936‑564‑8367. (please note: refrigerator model rm3363 is not included in this campaign.)

Recall number 07V076000 · Recall details

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motorReported June 12, 2003 · 315 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motorhomes equipped with dual linkage windshield wiper systems. The wiper motor securing bolts may not have been properly torqued and sercured with thread locking compound.
Risk: The securing bolts may work loose and allow the wiper arms to travel outside their normal path during operation. The driver's visability may be impaired, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Customers will be notified and the existing mounting bolts will be removed and replaced with new bolts, lock washer, and thread locker. Owner notification began on october 8, 2003. 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 936‑564‑8367.

Recall number 03V222000 · Recall details

Visibility: windshield wiper/washerReported January 24, 2002 · 81 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: Failure of the windshield wipers could lead to loss of visibility during critical periods when wipers are necessary, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 02V025000 · Recall details

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