| Make : FORETRAVEL | Model : GV320 | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19970723 - 19991014 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V047000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20000424 | Date Received by ODI: 20000223 | Date Added to Database: 20000228 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORETRAVEL, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORETRAVEL, INC. | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 326 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
LOSS OF VISIBILITY COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE OF THE PIVOT NUT ON THE DRIVE AND DRIVE ARM. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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). |
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