Vehicle recall 05V249000 · June 2, 2005
Foretravel U270, U295 and 3 more models
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Notes
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V249000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 2, 2005
- Filed by
- FORETRAVEL, INC.
- Owner notification
- June 29, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 53
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Foretravel U270 (2005): 2005
- Foretravel U295 (2005): 2005
- Foretravel U295T (2005): 2005
- Foretravel U320 (2005): 2005
- Foretravel U320T (2005): 2005
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