Foretravel Foretravel (2001) – 01V189005

Defect Description For Recall

Vehicle Description: Coaches Equipped With Certain Meritor-WABCo Brake System Two And Four Port Relay Valves. The Valve May Stick Open When A High-Pressure Application Is Released.

Make Of Vehicle

FORETRAVEL

Model Of Vehicle

FORETRAVEL

Year

2001

Recall Campaign Number

01V189005

Component Description

Service Brakes, Air:Controls

Effect Of Defect

When The Valve Sticks Open, It Can Result In A Total Loss Of Air From Either The Service Or The Park Brake System. The Driver May Lose Braking Ability Under A Service Application, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Replace These Valves. Owner Notification Began July 30, 2001. 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 Or Meritor WABCo At 800-535-5560.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Foretravel, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20000919

End Of Manufacture

20010210

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

30

Date Owners Notified

20010730

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Foretravel, Inc.

Date Report Received

20010806

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard