Recall 03V013000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY Defect in 2002-2002 R-VISION TRAIL BAY 3000
RECALL This recall affects up to 368 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V013000 |
| Manufacturer | R-VISION, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 368 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH AN UPPER DECK PIN BOX, THE FRONT SECTION OF THE UPPER DECK AT THE PIN BOX AREA HAS A PROBLEM WITH EXCESSIVE FLEXING.
Safety Consequence
THIS EXCESSIVE FLEXIBILITY CAN CAUSE THE CRACKING OF THE SURROUNDING FRAME AND POTENTIALLY LOOSEN OR SEVER THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE FIFTH WHEEL AND THE TOWING VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RETRO FIT KIT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 18, 2003. 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 R-VISION AT 1-574-268-2111.
Related Recalls for R-VISION
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13V625000 | 2013 R-VISION SILVER CREEK | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 3,175 | |
| 13V284000 | 2014 R-VISION TRAIL SPORT | EQUIPMENT | 2,250 | |
| 11V376000 | 2011 R-VISION ONYX | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 | |
| 11V051000 | 2011 R-VISION ONYX | SUSPENSION | 11 | |
| 10V583000 | 2011 R-VISION TRAIL SPORT | EQUIPMENT | 16 | |
| 09V363000 | 2010 R-VISION TRAIL LITE | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 47 | |
| 08V578000 | 2006 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE | STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN | 202 | |
| 07V547000 | 2008 R-VISION TRAIL-SPORT | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 646 | |
| 07V080000 | 2003 R-VISION TRAIL BAY | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 29,946 | |
| 03V190000 | 2003 R-VISION GMT 610 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 134 |