Foretravel GRAND VILLA recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
80,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1987 to 2003 model years. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
1987: 1; 1988: 1; 1989: 1; 1991: 0; 1992: 1; 1993: 1; 1994: 1; 1995: 1; 1996: 1; 1997: 1; 1998: 1; 2002: 2; 2003: 1
Year-by-year records
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
90V158000 · Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack
Reported: 1990-08-27 (August 27, 1990) · Model years: 1987, 1988, 1989
INCORRECT LUG BOLTS MAY HAVE BEEN USED IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. THESE LUG BOLTS MAY BREAK ALLOWING THE SPARE WHEEL TO FALL OFF. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BREAKAGE OF THE LUG BOLTS ALLOWING THE SPARE WHEEL TO FALL TO THE ROAD WAY WILL CREATE A ROAD HAZARD FOR OTHER VEHICLES.
Remedy: INSTALL PROPER SIZE WHEEL LUG BOLTS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗98V167001 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Furnace
Reported: 1998-07-20 (July 20, 1998) · Model years: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AQUA-HOT HEATING SYSTEMS, MODEL 431-3 ZONE WITH ENGINE LOOP. FIBERGLASS INSULATING MATERIAL LOCATED UNDER THE BURNER HEAD ON THE FLOOR OF THE HEATER ENCLOSURE, CAN BECOME SOAKED WITH FLUIDS (ETHYLENE GLYCOL AND/OR DIESEL FUEL).
Consequence: IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy: VEHICLE SYSTEMS INC. WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INSULATION FROM BENEATH THE DIESEL HEATING UNIT AS WELL AS FROM BEHIND THE CONTROL THERMOSTAT AND AIR-CONDITIONING HEATING ELEMENT ACCESS COVERS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗02V025000 · Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
Reported: 2002-01-24 (January 24, 2002) · Model years: 2002
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CRANK ARM ASSEMBLY BOLT IS TOO SHORT TO COMPLETELY TIGHTEN THE CRANK ARM AROUND THE MOTOR SHAFT. THE ARM COULD LOOSEN FROM THE MOTOR SHAFT, CAUSING THE WIPER NOT TO WORK.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY DURING CRITICAL PERIODS WHEN WIPERS ARE NECESSARY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY AND CORRECT IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 6, 2002. 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 1-800-955-6226, EXTENSION 254.
NHTSA campaign record ↗03V222000 · Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
Reported: 2003-06-12 (June 12, 2003) · Model years: 2002, 2003
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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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