Foretravel U320 2000

Model U320 made in 2000 by Foretravel got 1 consumer complain there are 4 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to equipment. . Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There were some recalls concerningequipment, steering and visibility.

U320 year 2000

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2000

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
08V317000	FORETRAVEL, INC.	from 04/01/1997 to 09/30/2006	V (Vehicle)	7	10/24/2008	ODI	FORETRAVEL, INC.	07/14/2008	07/14/2008
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
07V076000	FORETRAVEL, INC.	from 04/01/1997 to 05/31/2003	V (Vehicle)	153	04/16/2007	MFR	FORETRAVEL, INC.	03/05/2007	03/05/2007
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Corrective Summary	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.)
Notes	Customers may 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.
STEERING - LINKAGES
00V246310	FORETRAVEL, INC.	from 09/03/1999 to 10/25/2000	V (Vehicle)	76	11/13/2000	MFR	FORETRAVEL, INC.	11/08/2000	11/08/2000
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the ball-socket assemblies.
Notes	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).
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES
00V047000	FORETRAVEL, INC.	from 07/23/1997 to 10/14/1999	V (Vehicle)	326	04/24/2000	ODI	FORETRAVEL, INC.	02/23/2000	02/28/2000
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: class a motor homes. during icy conditions, the windshield wiper blades could stick to the windshield when the system is turned on causing the motor shaft to spin on the drive arm if the pivot nut is not properly torqued.
Consequence Summary	Loss of visibility could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will inspect the torque of the pivot nut on the drive and drive arm.
Notes	Owner notification began april 24, 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, ext. 254. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
STRUCTURE - BODY
040899	04/08/1999		605866	Various information pertaining to 2000 model changes. *tt	07/29/1999

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
01/01/1901		1
	2000 u320 foretravel motor home has a defective fuel tank that leaks fuel. nj the consumer stated sheet metal screws that secured the fuel tank cover were too long. the long screws would wear against and penetrate through the aluminum fuel tank, which allowed fuel to escape. jb