2002 R-VISION TRAIL BAY 5000 — 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 5000
The 2002 R-VISION TRAIL BAY 5000 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 5000
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2002 R-VISION TRAIL BAY 5000, 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 5000
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 R-VISION TRAIL BAY 5000. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailer Hitchesfifth Wheel Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 R-VISION TRAIL BAY 5000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO CONNECT THE TRAILER TO THE VEHICLE. AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. SHE STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE WELDING OF THE PIN BOX. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V013000 (TRAILER HITCHES: FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY). THE POWERTRAIN, MILEAGE INFORMATION, AND ENGINE SIZE WERE INAPPLICABLE.
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING AXLE PROBLEMS. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A MANUFACTURING DESIGN FLAW ON AXLE.*AK
THE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER, THEY DID NOT HAVE THE EQUIPMENT OR A CERTIFIED WELDING TECHNICIAN TO PERFORM RECALL 03V013000, EVEN THOUGH AN APPOINTMENT WAS MADE WELL IN ADVANCE. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2002 R-VISION TRAIL BAY 5000
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 R-VISION TRAIL BAY 5000 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 R-VISION TRAIL BAY 5000
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 R-VISION TRAIL BAY 5000
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the R-VISION TRAIL BAY 5000
- 2002 R-VISION TRAIL BAY 5000 (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 3000 — 3 total complaints
- R-VISION GMT 610 — 2 total complaints