Recall 90V-158: 1987–1989 Foretravel Grand Villa

FORETRAVEL, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Aug 27, 1990, covering about 373 vehicles.

NHTSA number
90V-158
Report date
Aug 27, 1990
Vehicles affected
373
Owners notified
Aug 21, 1990

The problem

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.

The fix

Install proper size wheel lug bolts.

Notes

System: spare tire carrier. Vehicle description: motorhomes, unihome models: u-300 and u-280. Conventionalmodels; ored and oreg.

Recall details

ManufacturerFORETRAVEL, INC.
ComponentEquipment › Mechanical › Carrier/Rack
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number90V158000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Foretravel Grand Villa1987, 1988, 1989All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 90V-158?

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.

How is recall 90V-158 fixed?

Install proper size wheel lug bolts.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.