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2003 Weekend Warrior FSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2003 Weekend Warrior FS, most often about the tires. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage9kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 7, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Weekend Warrior FS has problems

2 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
Tires20
Service brakes, electric10
Structure10
Suspension10

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

2 recalls

2003 Weekend Warrior FS 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-559 · Dec 12, 2007 · 6,243 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Exterior lighting

Recall 05V-444 · Oct 4, 2005 · 13,447 vehicles

Risk. WITHOUT THIS LIGHTING, AND PARTICULARLY, DURING NIGHT DRIVING CONDITIONS OR WHILE THE TRAILER IS PARKED, OTHER VEHICLES MAY NOT SEE A TRAILER, THEREBY…

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 Weekend Warrior.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other FS 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 FS median. How we score

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

What FS owners report

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

WEEKEND WARRIOR TRAILERS: CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT SETTLED CONCERNING FOLLOWING SAFETY ITEMS. I AM REPORTING MORE SAFETY DEFECTS NOT COVERED IN THE LAWSUIT. TO DATE I HAVE SUFFERED A BENT FRAME, SEVEN BLOWN TIRES, AND MY TRAILER SWAYS TOO MUCH TO TOW AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. FULL INFORMATION CAN BE ACCESSED…
Complaint 10217379 · Feb 7, 2008 · 9,000 miles
REQUEST NHTSA TO REVIEW LETTER TO DETERMINE IF A RECALL OR SAFETY BULLETIN SHOULD BE ISSUED FOR CARLISLE RADIAL ST TIRES. *PH SINCE PURCHASE, THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED GROSS FAILURE OF ALL 7 TIRES AND HAVE REPLACED THEM ALL. THE LATEST FAILURE AND SUBSEQUENT FAILURE REVEALED THAT ALL REMAINING…
Complaint 10072118 · Apr 29, 2004

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