2003 Foretravel U270 recalls and problems
The 2003 Foretravel U270 has 4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Foretravel dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2003 Foretravel U270 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2003 Foretravel U270 recalls
Recall 08V-317: Equipment
Problem: Foretravel is recalling motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Foretravel is working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 08e032). 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 the owner 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 936-564-8367.
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 05V-171: Equipment
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.
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.
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.
Recall 03V-222: Visibility
Problem: On certain motorhomes equipped with dual linkage windshield wiper systems. The wiper motor securing bolts may not have been properly torqued and sercured with thread locking compound.
Risk: The securing bolts may work loose and allow the wiper arms to travel outside their normal path during operation. The driver's visability may be impaired, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Customers will be notified and the existing mounting bolts will be removed and replaced with new bolts, lock washer, and thread locker. Owner notification began on october 8, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact foretravel at 936-564-8367.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Foretravel U270 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2003 Foretravel U270: 08V-317 (equipment), 07V-076 (equipment), 05V-171 (equipment), 03V-222 (visibility). 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.