2018 LIVIN LITE QUICKSILVER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 LIVIN LITE QUICKSILVER
The 2018 LIVIN LITE QUICKSILVER has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebody (1 complaint), Suspensionmultiple Axle (1 complaint), and Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 LIVIN LITE QUICKSILVER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2018 LIVIN LITE QUICKSILVER, potentially affecting up to 5 vehicles.
Recall 17V276000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
| 5 vehicles affected
Defect: Livin' Lite Recreational Vehicles (Livin' Lite) is recalling certain 2018 Quicksilver recreational trailers, model TH 7X20. The frame structures that support the trailer floor may fail.
Consequence: If enough of the support structures fail, the trailer may have structural instability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Livin' Lite will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the outrigger frame structures and add additional outriggers as needed. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2017. Owners may contact Livin' Lite customer...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 LIVIN LITE QUICKSILVER
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 LIVIN LITE QUICKSILVER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionmultiple Axle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2018 Livin Lite Quicksilver hitched to a 2008 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal, and the mounting bracket for the trailer axle fractured and detached from the trailer. The contact pulled the vehicle to the shoulder and retrieved the fender and the axle from the trailer. The highway patrol then instructed the contact to move the vehicle off the roadway. The contact was able to slowly drive the vehicle to a rest stop where he then called for assistance. The contact attempted to have the vehicle towed to two separate independent RV dealers; however, both dealers informed him that they could not service the RV. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The contact received assistance from a welding shop where the fenders and the mounting brackets were repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and asked for pictures of the damage and of the repair to the RV. The contact then received a response from the manufacturer that stated that they were not responsible for the failure of the RV. The RV was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 4,200.
DRAWBAR ATTACHMENT TO FRAME OF THE TRAILER HAS CRACKS IN THE ALUMINUM. A RECALL 18V643000 WAS ALREADY ISSUED FOR A DIFFERENT MODEL TRAILER FROM THE SAME MANUFACTURER FOR THIS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 LIVIN LITE QUICKSILVER ROCK CLIMBER. WHILE BEING TOWED ON A TRAILER AT 62 MPH, THE ALUMINUM TOP OPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD JUST PURCHASED THE CAMPER AND HAD NOT OPENED OR LATCHED THE TOP HIMSELF. THE CAMPER WAS TAKEN TO CHASE AUTO & RV (980 DEADWOOD ST, FORT PIERRE, SD 57532 (605) 945-2277), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE CAMPER WAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER COULD NOT REACH A CONCLUSION AS TO WHAT CAUSED THE TOP TO OPEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STRAPS ON THE CAMPER WERE RUBBER BALLED STRAPS THAT COULD NOT LATCH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT APPLICABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2018 LIVIN LITE QUICKSILVER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 LIVIN LITE QUICKSILVER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 LIVIN LITE QUICKSILVER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 LIVIN LITE QUICKSILVER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LIVIN LITE QUICKSILVER
- 2018 LIVIN LITE QUICKSILVER (current)
Other LIVIN LITE Models
- LIVIN LITE CAMPLITE — 6 total complaints
- LIVIN LITE TRAIL TRAILER — 3 total complaints
- LIVIN LITE LIVIN LITE — 2 total complaints
- LIVIN LITE QUICKSILVER 6.0 — 2 total complaints
- LIVIN LITE BEARCAT — 0 total complaints
- LIVIN LITE CAMPLIGHT — 0 total complaints