2000 FORETRAVEL U320
4 recalls, 1 complaints - 2 TSBs
08V317000 Jul 14, 2008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
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
IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
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 ... Read more
07V076000 Mar 5, 2007
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
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
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
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. STERIC... Read more
00V246310 Nov 8, 2000
STEERING:LINKAGES
Defect Description
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
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL-SOCKET ASSEMBLIES.
00V047000 Feb 23, 2000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Defect Description
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
LOSS OF VISIBILITY COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE OF THE PIVOT NUT ON THE DRIVE AND DRIVE ARM.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Aug 27, 2008
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
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
Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 FORETRAVEL U320
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
1F9-FT-ESB-0015
Feb 25, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MONTHLY REPORT JANUARY 2022
040899
Apr 8, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
VARIOUS INFORMATION PERTAINING TO 2000 MODEL CHANGES. *TT
FORETRAVEL U320 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORETRAVEL U320 across all model years (1998, 2019).
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Total Recalls
1
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FORETRAVEL U320 - Year by Year
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| 2002 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2000 (current) | 4 | 1 | |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 | View |