SuspensionRecall 05V-514 · Foretravel vehicles
FORETRAVEL, INC. recall 05V-514 covers 44 Foretravel vehicles for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on November 10, 2005.
Source: NHTSA recall 05V514000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE SPINDLE PLUGS ON SOME TAG AXLES ARE MISSING. THE BEARINGS AND RELATED SURFACES CAN BE CONTAMINATED WITH DEBRIS.
The risk
DEBRIS COULD MIGRATE INTO THE BEARING OIL CUP, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR DATA TAG AND INSTALLATION OF SPINDLE PLUG. MISSING DATA TAG WILL BE INSTALLED, BEARINGS WILL BE CLEANED, INSPECTED, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 12, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORETRAVEL AT 1-800-955-6226.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 7, 2004 to October 10, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.