Foretravel Unicoach recalls

There are 6 safety recalls on record for the Foretravel Unicoach, covering 679 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Foretravel Unicoach recalls by model year

2004 2 2003 1 2002 2 1999 1 1998 2 1997 1 1996 1 1995 1 1994 1 1993 1 1992 1

All recalls

Seat belts: front: anchorageReported January 29, 2004 · 60 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems," and no. 210 "seat belt assembly anchorages." the seat belt anchorage bolts can fail.
Risk: The seat belt buckle anchorage can separate from the seat frame, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Villa international will inspect the belt latch bolt and install a bushing and a grade 5 bolt (see 03e-061). 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 villa international at 1‑714‑535‑7272 or foretravel at 1‑936‑564‑8367.

Recall number 04V040000 · Recall details

Visibility: windshield wiper/washerReported January 20, 2004 · 20 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motorhomes, the windshield wiper motor crank arm spindle weld can break.
Risk: This could result in the windshield wipers not working properly, causing a loss of visibility to a driver, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the crank arms. Owner notification began january 29, 2004. 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.

Recall number 04V031000 · 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

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/moduleReported February 12, 1999 · 26 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with tag axles. There is reduced braking ability on the rear axle due to the tag axle ABS sensors reading "no tire/wheel rotation," under heavy braking conditions. The sensors detect that the wheel rotation has ceased and then stops sending a signal to the ABS computer.
Risk: The vehicles could have reduced braking ability and increased stopping distances on the rear axle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will delete the ABS on the tag axle (only), by removing the sensors and wiring harness.

Recall number 99V021000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: furnaceReported July 20, 1998 · 177 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with aqua-hot heating systems, model 431-3 zone with engine loop. Fiberglass insulating material located under the burner head on the floor of the heater enclosure, can become soaked with fluids (ethylene glycol and/or diesel fuel).
Risk: If an electrical short occurs, a fire could result.
Remedy: Vehicle systems inc. Will conduct the owner notification for this campaign. Dealers will remove the insulation from beneath the diesel heating unit as well as from behind the control thermostat and air-conditioning heating element access covers.

Recall number 98V167001 · Recall details

Questions about the Foretravel Unicoach recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the Foretravel Unicoach have?

6, covering seat belts, visibility and service brakes, hydraulic.

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