Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Motor Homes Equipped With Tag Axles. There Is Reduced Braking Ability On The Rear Axle Due To The Tag Axle Abs Sensors Reading “No Tire/Wheel Rotation,” Under Heavy Braking Conditions. The Sensors Detect That The Wheel Rotation Has Ceased And Then Stops Sending A Signal To The Abs Computer.
Make Of Vehicle
FORETRAVEL
Model Of Vehicle
UNICOACH
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
99V021000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/TrAction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
Effect Of Defect
The Vehicles Could Have Reduced Braking Ability And Increased Stopping Distances On The Rear Axle, Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Delete The Abs On The Tag Axle (Only), By Removing The Sensors And Wiring Harness.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Foretravel, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19970401
End Of Manufacture
19990113
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
26
Date Owners Notified
19990216
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Foretravel, Inc.
Date Report Received
19990212