Vehicle recall 08V250000 · June 4, 2008

1998-1999, 2001 Foretravel U320

A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.

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

Summary: Foretravel is recalling 3 my 1998-1999 and 2001 U320 coaches equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
Consequence: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Remedy: Foretravel is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall is expected to begin during July 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or foretravel at 1-936-564-8367.
Notes: Customers may 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: 08V250000
Reported to NHTSA: June 4, 2008
Filed by: FORETRAVEL, INC.
Owner notification: July 30, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected: 3
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V250000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Foretravel U320 (1998-1999, 2001): 2001, 1999, 1998

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