2002 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE
The 2002 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2002 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE, potentially affecting up to 5,621 vehicles.
Recall 03V444000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 5,621 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE OVENS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.
Consequence: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.
Remedy: SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE PREPARING FOR A TRIP IN THE TRAILER, THE SMELL OF HOT ELECTRICAL WIRES WAS NOTED. UPON SEARCHING FOR THE SOURCE OF THE SMELL, A FIRE WAS NOTED ON A PLASTIC (PVC) PIPE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED, THEN THE SOURCE OF THE HEAT WAS SEARCHED FOR. OTHER MATERIALS WERE BURNED ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TRAILER. AFTER MOVING SOME INSULATION AND OTHER MATERIALS AND SOOT, THE SOURCE OF THE FIRE WAS LOCATED. THE CABLE RUNNING FROM THE BATTERY TO THE POWER CENTER WAS INSTALLED BETWEEN THE STEEL FLOOR FRAME AND THE WOODEN WALL FRAME. APPARENTLY THE CABLE WAS PINCHED BETWEEN THE TWO FRAMES AND EVENTUALLY THE INSULATION WORE AWAY CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. THE DAMAGE HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED AS OF 9/1/2005. *NM
2002 TRAIL LITE B PLUS MOTORHOME SUFFERED FROM A DEFECTIVE GASOLINE FILLER HOSE. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A LEAK UNDER THE VEHICLE WHILE HE WAS REFUELING. THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE AND WAS NOT VISIBLE. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE GASOLINE FILLER HOSE WAS LEAKING DUE TO BEING IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC *JB
Safety Rating for the 2002 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the R-VISION TRAIL-LITE
- 2000 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE — 0 complaints
- 2001 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE — 2 complaints
- 2002 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE (current)
- 2003 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE — 8 complaints
- 2005 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE — 2 complaints
- 2006 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE — 2 complaints
- 2007 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE — 1 complaint
Other R-VISION Models
- 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 TRAIL BAY 5000 — 3 total complaints
- R-VISION GMT 610 — 2 total complaints