Make : FORETRAVEL | Model : U295T | Year : 2003 |
Build Dates : 20030314 - 20050315 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V171000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050426 | Date Added to Database: 20050426 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORETRAVEL, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORETRAVEL, INC. | ||
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Component: EQUIPMENT | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 108 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMSÂ’ AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY. |
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Consequence:
THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST TUBE EXITING FROM THE HEATER CAN INCREASE AND COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN OR AROUND THE VEHICLE. |
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Remedy:
VEHICLE SYSTEMS IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VEHICLE SYSTEMS AT 1-800-685-4298 OR FORETRAVEL AT 936-564-8367. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |