NHTSA Recall 03V013000: Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)
R-VISION, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 368 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the R-Vision Trail Bay 3000.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V013000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES › FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | January 7, 2003 |
| Owner notification | February 18, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V013000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.