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2006 R-Vision Trail-liteProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 R-Vision Trail-lite, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage17kEquipment, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 R-Vision Trail-lite has problems

1 complaint 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
Equipment10

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

3 recalls

2006 R-Vision Trail-lite 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

Gear box: shaft pitman

Recall 08V-578 · Nov 3, 2008 · 202 vehicles

Risk. IF THE DRAG LINK WERE TO SEPARATE FROM THE PITMAN ARM, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT HAVE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-365 · Jul 21, 2008

Risk. IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

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

2006 vs. every other Trail-lite 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-lite median. How we score

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

What Trail-lite owners report

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

I HAVE A 2006 R-VISION MOTORHOME WITH A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR- ALMOST 3 YEARS TO THE DATE I GET A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE MY MOTOR COULD CATCH ON FIRE !- MY REFRIGERATOR NEEDS ABOUT $1000 IN REPAIRS BECAUSE OF THEIR INFERIOR MANUFACTURE-NOW THEY TELL ME IT IS OUT OF THEIR 3…
Complaint 10291289 · Nov 7, 2009 · 17,000 miles

Own a 2006 Trail-lite?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.