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1998-2002 Foretravel U320 recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Foretravel, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 18, 2010. It covers about 4 vehicles.

vehicles affected
4
reported
Nov 18, 2010
owners notified
Dec 10, 2010

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

What is wrong
Foretravel is recalling certain model year 1998, 1999, 2001, and 2002 model u320 coaches equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
Risk
The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Remedy
Foretravel is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The recall began on december 10, 2010. Owners may contact norcold at 1‑800‑767‑9101 or foretravel at 1‑936‑564‑8367.

Recall number 10V572000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 10V572000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2002 Foretravel U320 recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 10V572000, reported on November 18, 2010, covers about 4 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V572000?

Foretravel is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The recall began on december 10, 2010. Owners may contact norcold at 1‑800‑767‑9101 or foretravel at 1‑936‑564‑8367.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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