NHTSA Recall 00V047000: Linkages (visibility)
FORETRAVEL, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 326 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Foretravel GV320.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V047000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › LINKAGES |
| Report received | February 23, 2000 |
| Owner notification | April 24, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: class a motor homes. During icy conditions, the windshield wiper blades could stick to the windshield when the system is turned on causing the motor shaft to spin on the drive arm if the pivot nut is not properly torqued.
Safety risk
Loss of visibility could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the torque of the pivot nut on the drive and drive arm.
Notes
Owner notification began april 24, 2000.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, ext. 254. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V047000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Foretravel GV320 | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Foretravel U270 | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Foretravel U295 | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Foretravel U320 | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.