The problem
On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with an upper deck pin box, the front section of the upper deck at the pin box area has a problem with excessive flexing.
The 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 towing vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a retro fit kit to correct the problem. Owner notification began february 18, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact r-vision at 1-574-268-2111.
Contacts
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized R-Vision dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 03V013000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.