NHTSA recall 05V249000
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
Foretravel U270 and 4 more
Reported Jun 2, 200553 vehicles affectedFORETRAVEL, INC.Built Apr 27, 2004 – Mar 4, 2005
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.