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2003 R-Vision Trail Lite

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.
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Latest Aug 14, 2008
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.
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Latest Nov 4, 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.
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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 6 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2003 R-Vision Trail Lite, most frequently naming the body & structure, other / unspecified and exterior lighting 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

  • Body & structure228.6%
  • Other / unspecified228.6%
  • Exterior lighting114.3%
  • Suspension114.3%
  • Tires & wheels114.3%

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
03V444000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Nov 4, 2003
5,621 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: 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.
The 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 REPLACED. CONSUMERS SHOULD NEVER USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR STORAGE OR LEAVE ANY TOWELS, PAPER, CLOTH OR OTHER PRODUCTS IN THE MICROWAVE AFTER USE. 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 SAMSUNG AT 800-932-3837 OR R-VISION AT 574-268-2111.
R-VISIONView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Suspension
Filed Aug 14, 2008

THE TRAVEL TRAILER WAS BEING TOWED IN ALACHUA COUNTY WHEN IT BEGAN TO SWAY VIOLENTLY. MY HUSBAND WAS TRAVELING AT 50MILES PER HOUR. THE TRAILER TOOK CONTROL OF THE TRUCK AND CAUSED THE TRUCK TO SWERVE THROUGH ALL 3 LANES AND DO A 180 DEGREE TURN. THE ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BECAUSE THE TRAILER HAD A BENT AXLE. THIS WAS NOT KNOWN TO ME OR MY HUSBAND AT THE TIME. THE FLORDIA HIGHWAY PATROL /TROOPER STATED THAT MY HUSBAND WAS NOT AT FAULT AND THE ACCIDENT WAS UNAVOIDABLE. THE TRAILER WAS REPAIRED IN LAKE CITY, FLORIDA BY A PERSON WHO HAS MORE THAN 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. THE PERSON WHO REPAIRED THE AXLE HAS THE OLD ONE. I ALSO TOOK PICTURES OF THE AXLE. APPARENTLY IT IS POSSIBLE TO BEND THIS TYPE OF AXLE RELATIVELY EASILY AND NOT BE AWARE OF IT. SUBSEQUENTLY THE TRAILER WOULD BE MIS-ALIGNED AND CAN CAUSE THIS TYPE OF AN ACCIDENT ACCORDING TO THE PERSON WHO HAS 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND REPAIRED OUR TRAILER. IT WAS ALMOST A NEAR DEATH SITUATION ON I -75 SOUTH WHERE THE TRAFFIC IS TRAVELING AT 70-80 MILES PER HOUR. WE ARE VERY FORTUNATE TO BE ALIVE. OUR TRUCK HAD OVER $3000 WORTH OF DAMAGE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10238324
Incident
Jul 1, 2008
Mileage
6,000 mi
Body & structureOther / unspecified
Filed Feb 27, 2005

WALLS SUPPORTING REFRIGERATOR ARE BUCKLING IN 2003 R-VISION TRAIL-BAY 27DS TRAVEL TRAILER. PROBLEM HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED TO R-VISION BY NUMEROUS OWNERS (REFER TO R-VISION CAMPING CLUB WEB SITE FOR NUMEROUS PERSONS WITH PROBLEM HTTP://WWW.R-VISIONCAMPING.ORG) R-VISION STATES THAT IT IS NOT A VEHICLE DEFECT. FAILURE OF SUPPORTS COULD LEAD TO COLLAPSE OF REFRIGERATOR AND SEVERING OF ELECTRICAL AND PROPANE LINES. *JB

NHTSA ID
10112255
Incident
Feb 26, 2005
Other / unspecified
Filed Sep 20, 2004

UPON USING GENERATOR IN MOTORHOME AFTER POWER OUTAGE CARBON MONOXIDE ENTERED UNIT SOMEHOW. CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR WENT OFF AND OCCUPANTS GOT OUT WITH NO APPARENT INJURY.*AK

NHTSA ID
10091337
Incident
Sep 7, 2004
Exterior lighting
Filed Jul 27, 2004

BOTH REAR TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING LIGHT FAILED. ON RAINING DAYS WATER LEAKED INTO THE LENSE AND ONTO THE HOT BULBS CRACKING THEM. THE TRAILER WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ID
10083642
Incident
Jul 27, 2004
Mileage
250 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jun 15, 2004

THE RV'S DASHBOARD IS GLUED TO THE MOUNTING BOARD. AS A RESULT, WHEN NEEDING TO USE THE HEADLIGHTS, THE DRIVER HAS TO DISASSEMBLE THE DASH PANEL. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *LA

NHTSA ID
10076238
Incident
Jun 3, 2004
Mileage
2,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Dec 18, 2003

NEW MICHELIN XRV TIRE INSTALLED AT FACTORY ON 2003 CONDOR MOTOR HOME CLASS A IN THE RIGHT REAR INSIDE POSITION BADLY OUT OF ROUND CAUSING VIBRATION.. MICHELIN DID REPLACE TIRE WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ID
10050742
Incident
Oct 29, 2003

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

R-Vision Trail Lite by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2013010—
2012020—
2011020—
2010020—
2007130—
2006130—
2005200—
2003Viewing610—
2002210—
2001210—
2000020—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.