Rexhall Aerbus 2002
Model Aerbus made in 2002 by Rexhall got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, hydraulic. . There were some recalls concerningequipment and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 2002
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V417000 | REXHALL INDUSTRIES INC | from 06/01/1998 to 06/30/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 2345 | 07/04/2008 | ODI | REXHALL INDUSTRIES INC | 09/05/2007 | 09/13/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V148000 | REXHALL INDUSTRIES | from 10/14/1999 to 05/04/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 1842 | 08/01/2003 | MFR | REXHALL INDUSTRIES INC | 04/15/2003 | 04/21/2003 | 571 | 105 S5.3 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Rexhall recall no. 02c01.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 03/13/2010 | 26000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 rexhall aerbus rv. while the contact was driving approximately 65 mph the brake pedal traveled to the floor when pressure was applied to it. the vehicle was able to come to a stop after being driven closely against the curb. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the failure was contributed to the right front wheel brake line in which the metal cracked allowing the brake fluid to leak. the dealer replaced the right front wheel hose. the service repair cost was $550. the manufacturer was notified and the warranty had expired. the failure and the current mileages were 26,000. updated 6/1/10 *cn updated 06/04/10. | |||