2006 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE
The 2006 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipment (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2006 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE, potentially affecting up to 227 vehicles.
Recall 08V578000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
| 202 vehicles affected
Defect: MONACO IS RECALLING 202 MY 2006 MONARCH SE, MY 2009 RIPTIDE, MY 2006 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMIRAL SE, MY 2007-2009 ARISTA, MY 2007-2009 SAFARI PASSAGE, MY 2006 SIMBA AND TREK GAS, AND MY 2006-2007 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE AND TRAIL-AIRE MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS. THE CASTLE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY...
Consequence: IF THE DRAG LINK WERE TO SEPARATE FROM THE PITMAN ARM, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT HAVE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH.
Remedy: MONACO IS WORKING WITH WORKHORSE TO REPLACE AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE CASTLE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM (PLEASE SEE 08V442). OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-946-7731 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
View full details →Recall 06V364000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 25 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH GM 8.1L V8 ENGINES, IMPROPER HARDENING DURING THE HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP TO FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER. IF THE DAMPER BECOMES LOOSE, FUEL COULD BE PUMPED BY THE FUEL PUMP INTO THE UNDER HOOD AREA.
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy: WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V225). DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIPS ON THESE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-294-6773 OR R-VISION AT 574-268-2111.
View full details →Recall 08V365000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect: R-VISION IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: R-VISION IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HAVE A 2006 R-VISION MOTORHOME WITH A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR- ALMOST 3 YEARS TO THE DATE I GET A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE MY MOTOR COULD CATCH ON FIRE !- MY REFRIGERATOR NEEDS ABOUT $1000 IN REPAIRS BECAUSE OF THEIR INFERIOR MANUFACTURE-NOW THEY TELL ME IT IS OUT OF THEIR 3 YEAR WARRANTY-THE ORIGINAL RECALL STARTED IN 2003- HOW COME THEY WAIT UNTIL MY WARRANTY IS OUT BEFORE NOTIFYING ME ?? ALSO THEY TELL ME IT IS ONLY A SAFETY RECALL- NOT A FIX RECALL. THE MOTORHOME ONLY HAS 17000 MILES-HASN'T BEEN USED IN 1 YEAR AND 6 MONTHS. MY WIFE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PANCREATIC CANCER 6 MONTHS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE MOTORHOME FOR OUR RETIREMENT IN WHICH WE NEVER GOT TO DO !!! *TR
I HAVE A 2006 R-VISION MOTORHOME WITH A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR- ALMOST 3 YEARS TO THE DATE I GET A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE MY MOTOR COULD CATCH ON FIRE !- MY REFRIGERATOR NEEDS ABOUT $1000 IN REPAIRS BECAUSE OF THEIR INFERIOR MANUFACTURE-NOW THEY TELL ME IT IS OUT OF THEIR 3 YEAR WARRANTY-THE ORIGINAL RECALL STARTED IN 2003- HOW COME THEY WAIT UNTIL MY WARRANTY IS OUT BEFORE NOTIFYING ME ?? ALSO THEY TELL ME IT IS ONLY A SAFETY RECALL- NOT A FIX RECALL. THE MOTORHOME ONLY HAS 17000 MILES-HASN'T BEEN USED IN 1 YEAR AND 6 MONTHS. MY WIFE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PANCREATIC CANCER 6 MONTHS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE MOTORHOME FOR OUR RETIREMENT IN WHICH WE NEVER GOT TO DO !!! *TR
Safety Rating for the 2006 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the R-VISION TRAIL-LITE
- 2001 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE — 2 complaints
- 2002 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE — 2 complaints
- 2003 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE — 8 complaints
- 2005 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE — 2 complaints
- 2006 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE (current)
- 2007 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE — 1 complaint
- 2010 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE — 0 complaints
- 2011 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE — 0 complaints
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