Recall 05V-171: 2003–2006 Foretravel G295, 2003–2006 Foretravel U270 and 3 more

FORETRAVEL, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Apr 26, 2005, covering about 108 vehicles.

NHTSA number

05V-171

Report date

Apr 26, 2005

Vehicles affected

108

Owners notified

Apr 25, 2005

The problem

On certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.

The risk

The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.

The fix

Vehicle systems is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or foretravel at 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

Manufacturer	FORETRAVEL, INC.
Component	Equipment
Recall started by	NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number	05V171000

Vehicles in this recall

Vehicle	Model years
Foretravel G295	2003, 2004, 2005, 2006	All years
Foretravel U270	2003, 2004, 2005, 2006	All years
Foretravel U295	2003, 2004, 2005, 2006	All years
Foretravel U295T	2003, 2004, 2005, 2006	All years
Foretravel U320T	2003, 2004, 2005, 2006	All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 05V-171?

How is recall 05V-171 fixed?

Vehicle systems is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or foretravel at 936-564-8367.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.