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2001 Rexhall Aerbus

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 Dec 29, 2006
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 Sep 5, 2007
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 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2001 Rexhall Aerbus, most frequently naming the brakes, engine and suspension categories. 2 safety recalls have 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

  • Brakes133.3%
  • Engine133.3%
  • Suspension133.3%

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

2 campaigns 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
07V417000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Sep 5, 2007
2,345 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE REFRIGERATOR BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
The risk: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy: REXHALL WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). 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 THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JULY 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR REXHALL AT 1-661-726-0565.
REXHALL INDUSTRIES INCView on NHTSA.gov
03V148000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP

Apr 15, 2003
1,842 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
The risk: IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JULY 1, 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 REXHALL AT 1-800-444-9720.
REXHALL INDUSTRIESManufacturer number 02C01View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

BrakesEngine
Filed Dec 29, 2006
Crash reported

WE HAVE A 2001 REXHALL ANTHEM DIESEL PUSHER, WHILE DRIVING DOWN A MOUNTAIN IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK IN 2004 OUR BRAKES FAILED AND WE HAD TO RUN INTO THE WOODS TO STOP. WE WERE TOWED OUT OF THE PARK, THE NEXT DAY WE HAD THE BRAKES CHECKED AND NOTHING WAS FOUND. SINCE THAT TIME IT HAS HAPPENED ATLEAST A DOZEN TIMES, BUT ONLY WHEN WE GO OUT WEST. WE HAVE CONTACTED REXHALL WHO REFERRED US TO SPARTAN. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO SPARTAN RECOMMENDED SHOPS BUT NO ONE CAN FIND THE PROBLEM. THIS PAST YEAR WE PUT A HIGHER GRADE BRAKE FLUID IN BUT THAT DIDN'T HELP. OUR BRAKE SYSTEM IS AIR OVER HYDRAULICS, NO EMERGENCY BRAKE AND A PARKING BRAKE THAT WILL NOT HOLD IF IT IS ENGAGED WHILE MOVING. WE HAVE DONE ALL WE KNOW TO DO AND NEITHER COMPANY HAS ANY ANSWERS. THEY SAY THAT UNLESS IT HAPPENS WHEN A SERVICE TECH. TRIES IT THAT THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS. WE HAVE ALSO ADDED HEAVY DUTY BRAKE PADS AND KEEP ALL OF THIS CHECKED. WE NEVER RIDE THE BRAKES BUT TRY TO GEAR DOWN, BUT WHENEVER YOU PUT THE ALLISON TRANSMISSION IN 1ST OR 2ND GEAR IT DOESN'T HOLD, IT BUILDS UP SPEED AND SHIFTS TO THE NEXT GEAR WHILE GOING DOWN THE MOUNTAIN. ALSO, WE HAVE CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIATOR CLOGGING UP FROM DUST, WHICH CAUSES THE BUS TO RUN HOT. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED, NOT LONG AFTER WE HAD IT, WE HAD TO HAVE THE RADIATOR CUT OUT BECAUSE IT WAS WELDED IN. REXHALL DENIED THAT THEY HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH THIS. THE RADIATOR IS LOCATED AT THE VERY BACK - BEHIND THE ENGINE (WHICH CREATES AIR BLOWING SO HARD THAT DUST IS BOILING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH AND IN THE BEDROOM). THIS ALSO IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM IN WHICH REXHALL AND SPARTAN HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. NOTE: THIS IS AN ANTHEM (NOT AN OPTION ON THE MODEL)

NHTSA ID
10177375
Incident
Jul 20, 2004
Suspension
Filed May 1, 2001

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SHARP PULLING TO THE RIGHT IN THE STEERING, DEALER REMOVED THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AND FOUND THE INSIDE BEARING WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED AND THE OUTSIDE BEARING SHOWED NO SIGNS OF HAVING BEEN GREASED AT THE TIME OF ASSEMBLY, THIS CAUSED THE ROTOR TO BE COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY THE WEARING OF THE BEARINGS ON THE OTHER PARTS, LEFT FRONT WHEEL WAS ALSO REMOVED AND SHOWED SIGNS OF MINIMAL GREASE. *SLC

NHTSA ID
561006
Incident
Apr 4, 2001

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Rexhall Aerbus by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2005030—
2004110—
2003220—
2002120—
2001Viewing220—
2000120—
1999520—
1998221—
1997500—
1995410—
1994110—

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.