NHTSA Recall 03V013000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V013000; Date: Jan. 7, 2003
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 R-vision Trail Bay 3000; 2002 R-vision Trail Bay 5000
Component: Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly
Manufactured by: R-vision, Inc.
Affected Units:: 368
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 18, 2003
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