Foretravel U320 2001

Model U320 made in 2001 by Foretravel got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, seat belts and steering.

U320 year 2001

Recalls

Model 2001

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
10V572000	FORETRAVEL, INC.		V (Vehicle)	4		MFR	FORETRAVEL, INC.	11/18/2010	11/18/2010
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	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.
Corrective Summary	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 is expected to begin during december 2010. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or foretravel at 1-936-564-8367.
Notes	Owners 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 .
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.
08V250000	FORETRAVEL, INC.	from 01/01/2001 to 12/31/2001	V (Vehicle)	3	07/30/2008	MFR	FORETRAVEL, INC.	06/04/2008	06/04/2008
Defect Summary	Foretravel is recalling 3 my 1998-1999 and 2001 u320 coaches equipped with norcold refrigerators. a fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
Consequence Summary	Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Corrective Summary	Foretravel is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. the recall is expected to begin during july 2008. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or foretravel at 1-936-564-8367.
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.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
00V273003	FORETRAVEL, INC.	from 06/30/2000 to 10/05/2000	V (Vehicle)	76	10/16/2000	MFR	FORETRAVEL, INC.	10/16/2000	11/08/2000
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Consequence Summary	Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies.
Notes	Owner notification began october 16, 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 or am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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).