The problem
On certain motor homes equipped with a dual wiper motor system, a circlip (snap ring) which holds each rod end of the variable arch lever in place is missing.
The risk
The rod end bearing may become detached from the arch lever and the driver wiper arm can stop moving during operation. Depending on the occurrence and weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash.
The fix
Owners will be provided with parts and detailed instructions on installation of the circlips and how to complete the repair. The recall began on june 29, 2005. Owners may contact foretravel at 1-936-564-8367.
Contacts
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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Foretravel dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 05V249000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.