Make : FORETRAVEL | Model : U295 | Year : 2001 |
Build Dates : 19990903 - 20001025 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V246310 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20001113 | Date Received by ODI: 20001108 | Date Added to Database: 20001108 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORETRAVEL, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORETRAVEL, INC. | ||
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Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 76 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL-SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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