2005 FORETRAVEL U295 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 FORETRAVEL U295
The 2005 FORETRAVEL U295 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES.
Recalls for the 2005 FORETRAVEL U295
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2005 FORETRAVEL U295, potentially affecting up to 623 vehicles.
Recall 18V053000 — EQUIPMENT
| 462 vehicles affected
Defect: Foretravel, Inc. (Foretravel) is recalling certain 2004-2019 U270, U295, U320, Nimbus, Phenix, Realm, and ih-45 motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Foretravel will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2018. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 1-936-564-8367, or Kidde customer service toll free at...
View full details →Recall 05V249000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
| 53 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL WIPER MOTOR SYSTEM, A CIRCLIP (SNAP RING) WHICH HOLDS EACH ROD END OF THE VARIABLE ARCH LEVER IN PLACE IS MISSING.
Consequence: THE ROD END BEARING MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE ARCH LEVER AND THE DRIVER WIPER ARM CAN STOP MOVING DURING OPERATION. DEPENDING ON THE OCCURRENCE AND WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH PARTS AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON INSTALLATION OF THE CIRCLIPS AND HOW TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORETRAVEL AT 1-936-564-8367.
View full details →Recall 05V171000 — EQUIPMENT
| 108 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 FORETRAVEL U295
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 FORETRAVEL U295.
Safety Rating for the 2005 FORETRAVEL U295
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 FORETRAVEL U295 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 FORETRAVEL U295
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 FORETRAVEL U295
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORETRAVEL U295
- 2000 FORETRAVEL U295 — 0 complaints
- 2001 FORETRAVEL U295 — 0 complaints
- 2002 FORETRAVEL U295 — 0 complaints
- 2003 FORETRAVEL U295 — 0 complaints
- 2004 FORETRAVEL U295 — 0 complaints
- 2005 FORETRAVEL U295 (current)
- 2006 FORETRAVEL U295 — 0 complaints
- 2007 FORETRAVEL U295 — 0 complaints
- 2008 FORETRAVEL U295 — 0 complaints
- 2009 FORETRAVEL U295 — 0 complaints
- 2010 FORETRAVEL U295 — 0 complaints
Other FORETRAVEL Models
- FORETRAVEL GRAND VILLA — 4 total complaints
- FORETRAVEL FORETRAVEL — 1 total complaint
- FORETRAVEL REALM — 1 total complaint
- FORETRAVEL U320 — 1 total complaint
- FORETRAVEL FS450 — 0 total complaints
- FORETRAVEL G295 — 0 total complaints
- FORETRAVEL G320 — 0 total complaints
- FORETRAVEL GV320 — 0 total complaints