2002 R-VISION TRAIL BAY 3000 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 R-VISION TRAIL BAY 3000
The 2002 R-VISION TRAIL BAY 3000 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 TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Trailer Hitchesfifth Wheel Assembly (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2002 R-VISION TRAIL BAY 3000
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2002 R-VISION TRAIL BAY 3000, potentially affecting up to 368 vehicles.
Recall 03V013000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| 368 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 R-VISION TRAIL BAY 3000
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 R-VISION TRAIL BAY 3000. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailer Hitchesfifth Wheel Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 R-VISION TRAIL BAY 3000 SERIES 5TH WHEEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE WITHIN THE PIN BOX. IT WAS INSUFFICIENT AND NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO ACTUALLY TOW A VEHICLE DUE TO THE FLEXING OF THE STEEL. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V013000 (TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY), BUT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED ACCORDING TO THE RECALL. THE ISSUE WAS NOT REMEDIED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT ON HOW TO REPAIR IT; HOWEVER, THEY WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT APPLICABLE.
NHTSA RECALL 03 V 013 000/PIN BOX CRACKING: THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER SOLD THEM THIS 5TH WHEEL TRAILER WITHOUT REPAIRING THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW WHAT RECOURSE THEY MAY HAVE CONCERNING THIS ISSUE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB
RECALL NHTSA#03V013000: 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. CONSUMER INDICATED NEVER RECEIVED THIS RECALL ON HER VEHICLE. AND THIS IS A VIOLATION OF THE NATIONAL TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2002 R-VISION TRAIL BAY 3000
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 R-VISION TRAIL BAY 3000 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 R-VISION TRAIL BAY 3000
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 R-VISION TRAIL BAY 3000
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the R-VISION TRAIL BAY 3000
- 2002 R-VISION TRAIL BAY 3000 (current)
Other R-VISION Models
- R-VISION TRAIL-LITE — 17 total complaints
- R-VISION CONDOR — 5 total complaints
- R-VISION TRAIL-SPORT — 5 total complaints
- R-VISION TRAIL BAY — 4 total complaints
- R-VISION TRAIL-LITE B+ — 4 total complaints
- R-VISION TRAIL-AIRE — 3 total complaints
- R-VISION TRAIL BAY 5000 — 3 total complaints
- R-VISION GMT 610 — 2 total complaints