R-vision Trail Bay 5000

Model Trail Bay 5000 made by R-vision got 3 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train and trailer hitches. There was one recall concerning trailer hitches .

Model 2002

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
03V013000R-VISION, INC.from 04/06/2001 to 01/31/2002V (Vehicle)36802/18/2003MFRR-VISION01/07/200302/05/2003
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence SummaryThis 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
1
 Consumer called complaining about having axle problems. manufacturer was contacted, and stated that the vehicle had a manufacturing design flaw on axle.*ak
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
09/27/2007103/16/2002
 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.
03/10/20031
 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

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
TXHOUSTON77034TERRY VAUGHN281-331-0469