- The problem
- On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
- The risk
- Overheating could result in smoke or burn and in an underhood fire.
- The fix
- Ford is conducting this recall (please see 06v286). Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332 or r-vision at 574-268-2111.
Vehicle safety record
2003 R-Vision Condor Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2003 R-Vision Condor with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (2) and the equipment & accessories (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2006 for the vehicle speed control. For comparison, the 2004 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Condor year, for its age
#305 most complained-about 2003 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2003 R-Vision Condor problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2003 R-Vision Condor recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 2003 R-Vision Condor
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 r-vision condor. The contact stated that while driving about 50 mph, down steep hill, the brakes failed to engage and caught on fire. The brake icon illuminated. The vehicle was put in the lowest gear and was maneuvered to an area that was a little flatter, in the middle of nowhere. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the bosch brakes were included in a recall. The technician replaced the brakes. The contact stated that he did not receive a recall notification. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 16,230.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 r-vision conder 1340 rv. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2862. The contact noticed a yellow residue leaking from the refrigerator and smelled ammonia. He purchased a new refrigerator and received a recall notice one year later. Dometic was notified and refused to provide reimbursement for the refrigerator because the serial number of the old unit was unavailable. The contact was displeased to know that there was a recall and no resolution. The serial, part, and nhtsa campaign id numbers were unknown. The failure mileage was 5,000 and current mileage was 41,000.
We own a 2003 condor motorhome made by r-vision. We purchased this vehicle new. In october 2006 we traveled to strawberry park in connnecticut, from our home in long island, ny. Upon arriving and checking in at the check-in booth, my husband put the vehicle into park, with the engine still running. After checking in, he put the vehicle into drive and the vehicle would not go forward nor reverse. A mechanic at the campground was called in to assist, upon reading the vehicle's owner's manual he then removed the...
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cotter pin to disengage the emergency brake. The motorhome then was drivable at that point, however, we were without the emergency parking brake which is necessary when parking a vehicle of this size (35' and 18,000 pounds). Upon our return home from connecticut, we dropped the motorhome off at workhorse authorized truck repair shop. Their investigation showed the parking brake actuator required replacement. The parking brake actuator (part alone) will cost $1,647.00.....Labor is additional. The part is on order from workhorse. Our motorhome is only 3 years old and has 9,349 miles on it!! We use it sparingly from may to october, as we are not retired persons. *Jb
R-Vision Condor: every year compared
All Condor years2003 R-Vision Condor vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 R-Vision Condor | 3 | 1 | D | |
| 2003 R-Vision Trail-Lite | 6 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2003 R-Vision Trail Bay | 3 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2003 R-Vision GMT 610 | 2 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2003 R-Vision Trail-Lite B+ | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2003 R-Vision Condor
Does the 2003 R-Vision Condor have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 R-Vision Condor: vehicle speed control (September 2006). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 R-Vision Condor?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (2), equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 2003 R-Vision Condor had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 5, 2006 and the latest on August 18, 2020. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2003 R-Vision Condor a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical R-Vision Condor year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which R-Vision Condor years have the most complaints?
2003 (3), 2004 (1). See every R-Vision Condor year compared.
What should I do if my 2003 R-Vision Condor has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data