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2002 R-Vision Trail BAY 5000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2002 R-Vision Trail BAY 5000, most often about the trailer hitches. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Trailer hitches

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 1, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 R-Vision Trail BAY 5000 has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Trailer hitches20
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2002 R-Vision Trail BAY 5000 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Recall 03V-013 · Jan 7, 2003 · 368 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with R-Vision.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other Trail BAY 5000 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Trail BAY 5000 median. How we score

'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Trail BAY 5000 owners report

Recent trailer hitches complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 R-VISION TRAIL BAY 5000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO CONNECT THE TRAILER TO THE VEHICLE. AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. SHE STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE WELDING OF THE PIN BOX. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HER VIN…
Complaint 10204593 · Oct 1, 2007
THE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER, THEY DID NOT HAVE THE EQUIPMENT OR A CERTIFIED WELDING TECHNICIAN TO PERFORM RECALL 03V013000, EVEN THOUGH AN APPOINTMENT WAS MADE WELL IN ADVANCE. *JB
Complaint 10011213 · Mar 10, 2003

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