Recall 05V171000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2003-2006 FORETRAVEL U295T
RECALL This recall affects up to 108 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V171000 |
| Manufacturer | FORETRAVEL, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 108 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2003 FORETRAVEL U270, 2003 FORETRAVEL U295, 2003 FORETRAVEL U295T, 2003 FORETRAVEL U320T, 2003 FORETRAVEL G295, 2004 FORETRAVEL U295T, 2004 FORETRAVEL U270, 2004 FORETRAVEL U320T, 2004 FORETRAVEL G295, 2004 FORETRAVEL U295, 2005 FORETRAVEL U270, 2005 FORETRAVEL U320T, 2005 FORETRAVEL G295, 2005 FORETRAVEL U295T, 2005 FORETRAVEL U295, 2006 FORETRAVEL U295, 2006 FORETRAVEL G295, 2006 FORETRAVEL U320T, 2006 FORETRAVEL U270, 2006 FORETRAVEL U295T
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Defect Description
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
Safety 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.
Remedy
VEHICLE SYSTEMS IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VEHICLE SYSTEMS AT 1-800-685-4298 OR FORETRAVEL AT 936-564-8367.
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