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2002 R-Vision Trail Bay 5000

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
3
Latest Oct 1, 2007
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Jan 7, 2003
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2002 R-Vision Trail Bay 5000, most frequently naming the tires & wheels and powertrain (other) categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Tires & wheels266.7%
  • Powertrain (other)133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
03V013000

TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Jan 7, 2003
368 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: 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.
The 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 A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT R-VISION AT 1-574-268-2111.
R-VISION, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Tires & wheels
Filed Oct 1, 2007

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.

NHTSA ID
10204593
Incident
Sep 27, 2007
Powertrain (other)
Filed Aug 26, 2003

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING AXLE PROBLEMS. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A MANUFACTURING DESIGN FLAW ON AXLE.*AK

NHTSA ID
10037686
Tires & wheels
Filed Mar 10, 2003

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

NHTSA ID
10011213
Incident
Mar 10, 2003