2001 Foretravel U270 recalls and problems
The 2001 Foretravel U270 has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Foretravel dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2001 Foretravel U270 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2001 Foretravel U270 recalls
Recall 07V-076: Equipment
Problem: Certain motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Fix: Foretravel will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or foretravel at 1-936-564-8367. (Please note: refrigerator model rm3363 is not included in this campaign.)
Recall 00V-246: Steering
Problem: Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with trw 20-edl ball-socket assemblies. Certain of the ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket. These bearings were produced between july 5 and october 3, 1999.
Risk: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ball-socket assemblies.
Recall 00V-273: Seat Belts
Problem: 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.
Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies.
Other Foretravel U270 years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Foretravel U270 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Foretravel U270: 07V-076 (equipment), 00V-246 (steering), 00V-273 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Foretravel recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Foretravel dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.