Mechanical: carrier/rackRecall 90V-158 · 1987–1989 Foretravel Grand Villa
FORETRAVEL, INC. recall 90V-158 covers 373 1987–1989 Foretravel Grand Villa for a mechanical: carrier/rack problem, reported to NHTSA on August 27, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V158000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
INCORRECT LUG BOLTS MAY HAVE BEEN USED IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. THESE LUG BOLTS MAY BREAK ALLOWING THE SPARE WHEEL TO FALL OFF. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BREAKAGE OF THE LUG BOLTS ALLOWING THE SPARE WHEEL TO FALL TO THE ROAD WAY WILL CREATE A ROAD HAZARD FOR OTHER VEHICLES.
The fix
INSTALL PROPER SIZE WHEEL LUG BOLTS.
SYSTEM: SPARE TIRE CARRIER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES, UNIHOME MODELS: U-300 AND U-280. CONVENTIONALMODELS; ORED AND OREG.
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 May 1, 1987 to November 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.