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1999 Rexhall AerbusProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1999 Rexhall Aerbus, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 25, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Rexhall Aerbus has problems

5 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
Power train30
Electrical system10
Service brakes, hydraulic10

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

2 recalls

1999 Rexhall Aerbus 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

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-417 · Sep 5, 2007 · 2,345 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Driveline: driveshaft

Recall 01V-163 · May 9, 2001 · 823 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND/OR THE DRIVE SHAFT CONTACTING A FOLLOWING VEHICLE.

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 Rexhall.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other Aerbus 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 Aerbus median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Aerbus owners report

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

FORD ENGINEER INSPECTION CONCLUDED THAT MANUFACTURER DID NOT FOLLOW FORD SPECIFICATIONS FOR EXTENDING CHASIS/ DRIVESHAFT WAS 3 INCHES TOO LONG AND NOT AT THE PROPER ANGLE. ALSO PARTS THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN BOLTED WERE WELDED. I HAVE PROOF OF ALL THESE ALL. THE DRIVESHAFT FELL OFF ON THREE SEPARATE…
Complaint 718109 · Jan 31, 2000

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