- The problem
- Rexhall is recalling 36 my 2005 aerbus, american clipper, base camp, rexair, sanscape, and vision motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- The risk
- If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Rexhall is working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Rexhall Rexair Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Rexhall Rexair with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the electrical system (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in July 2008 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2004 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Rexair year, for its age
#440 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Rexhall Rexair problems
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2005 Rexhall Rexair recalls 2
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
- The problem
- On certain motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, the refrigerator may have a defect in the refrigerator boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- The risk
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- The fix
- Rexhall will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. The recall is expected to begin on or before july 4, 2008. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or rexhall at 1-661-726-0565.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2005 Rexhall Rexair
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Brakes on 2005 rexhall rexair with 35,298 miles had brake system failure. Brake calipers seized causing damage to entire brake system. Brakes proved to have extremely overheated causing damage to rotors, pads and sensors. Also electrical cluster on steering wheel for reading gears and mileage information also failed and had to be replaced. Rexhall referred us to workhorse for reimbrusement. Workhorse refused to acknowledge a defect and indicated that our unit was out of warranty and therefore not covered by...
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them. The failure of the brakes could have cause a major accident and possibly serious or fatal injuries to my family. We are not alone with this brake problem and workhorse needs to be held accountable and reimburse their customers for these failures. The cost to us was $5,284.91 But could have been much higher had death occured from these failures. Please hellp us recoup this repair and advise other rv owners of these defects. *Tr
Rexhall Rexair: every year compared
All Rexair years2005 Rexhall Rexair vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Rexhall Rexair | 1 | 2 | C | |
| 2005 Rexhall American Clipper | 1 | 2 | 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 2005 Rexhall Rexair
Does the 2005 Rexhall Rexair have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Rexhall Rexair: recreational vehicle / trailer (July 2008); recreational vehicle / trailer (September 2007). 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 2005 Rexhall Rexair?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2005 Rexhall Rexair had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 1, 2008 and the latest on September 1, 2008. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 Rexhall Rexair a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 44 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Rexhall Rexair 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 Rexhall Rexair years have the most complaints?
1998 (1), 1999 (1), 2003 (1). See every Rexhall Rexair year compared.
What should I do if my 2005 Rexhall Rexair 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