2003 R-Vision Trail Lite Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2003 R-Vision Trail Lite recalls

Most common 2003 R-Vision Trail Lite problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Structure	2
Exterior Lighting	2
Equipment	2
Tires	1
Suspension	1

What owners report

2008-08-14, Suspension
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 TH

2005-02-27, Structure
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

2004-09-20, Equipment
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

2004-07-27, Exterior Lighting
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

2004-06-15, Structure
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

2003 R-Vision Trail Lite questions

Does the 2003 R-Vision Trail Lite have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2003 R-Vision Trail Lite: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 R-Vision Trail Lite?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (2), Exterior Lighting (2), Equipment (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 R-Vision Trail Lite has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.