Defect Description For Recall
On 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.
Make Of Vehicle
R-VISION
Model Of Vehicle
TRAIL BAY 3000
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
03V013000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly
Effect Of Defect
This 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.
Fix Defect
Dealers 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
R-Vision, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20010906
End Of Manufacture
20020215
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
368
Date Owners Notified
20030218
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
R-Vision
Date Report Received
20030107