Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V167001 Reported July 20, 1998

Foretravel/heating system

Foretravel, Inc. · Equipment · 177 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
98V167001
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
177
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 20, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with aqua-hot heating systems, model 431-3 zone with engine loop. fiberglass insulating material located under the burner head on the floor of the heater enclosure, can become soaked with fluids (ethylene glycol and/or diesel fuel).

Safety Consequence

If an electrical short occurs, a fire could result.

Corrective Action

Vehicle systems inc. Will conduct the owner notification for this campaign. dealers will remove the insulation from beneath the diesel heating unit as well as from behind the control thermostat and air-conditioning heating element access covers.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Foretravel, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 98V167001 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 98V167001

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 98V167001?

NHTSA recall 98V167001 was issued by Foretravel, Inc. on July 20, 1998. It addresses: Foretravel/heating system. The recall affects approximately 177 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Foretravel, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V167001 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.