NHTSA Campaign 00V246310

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Issued by FORETRAVEL, INC. · Reported Nov 8, 2000 · 76 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORETRAVEL GV320 2000 76
FORETRAVEL GV320 2001 76
FORETRAVEL U270 2000 76
FORETRAVEL U270 2001 76
FORETRAVEL U295 2000 76
FORETRAVEL U295 2001 76
FORETRAVEL U320 2000 76
FORETRAVEL U320 2001 76

Source: NHTSA Campaign 00V246310 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.