Vehicle recall 00V273003 · October 16, 2000

Foretravel GV320, U270 and 2 more models

Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Consequence: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies.
Notes: Owner notification began October 16, 2000.OWNERS who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact foretravel at 1-800-955-6226, extension 254 or am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 00V273003
Reported to NHTSA: October 16, 2000
Filed by: FORETRAVEL, INC.
Owner notification: October 16, 2000
Vehicles potentially affected: 76
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

Recall 00V273003 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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