- The problem
- On certain pull, fifth wheel and toy-hauler recreational trailers 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
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- The fix
- Weekend warrior 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. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or weekend warrior at 1-909-579-0353.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Weekend Warrior FS Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2003 Weekend Warrior FS with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (2) and the suspension (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in December 2007 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2002 has 0 and the 2004 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical FS year, for its age
#342 most complained-about 2003 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2003 Weekend Warrior FS problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2003 Weekend Warrior FS 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
- Certain recreational trailers do not conform to the lighting requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' Amber intermediate side marker lamps and reflex reflectors in vehicles longer than 30' in overall length were missing. Also the absence of the rear identification lamps in vehicles over 80" in overall width.
- The risk
- Without this lighting, and particularly, during night driving conditions or while the trailer is parked, other vehicles may not see a trailer, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Weekend warrior or an authorized dealer will add the missing equipment to enhance visibility. The recall is expected to begin during february 2007. Owners may contact weekend warrior at 1-800-500-9914.
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2003 Weekend Warrior FS
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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 by going to www.Trailersettlement.Com 1. Frame on many models not built strong enough. They bend, causing the trailer to tow poorly for many reasons such as the weight distribution bars and sway control being...
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defeated. Also can cause overloaded hitches. 2. Tires were of insufficent load carrying ability. The suit covered new tires. There have been hundreds of blowouts. No factory requirement/recommendation to upgrade. 3. Weekend warrior far underrated the dry weight of many trailers. Mine was about 1,000 lbs. Heavier than specified. I found out late january when weekend warrior sent me a notice. 4. Trailers not designed so that 15% of tongue weight can be applied to many models without overloading the strongest hitch available. Read www.Glamisdunes.Net and search for weekend warrior threads on bending hitches. 5.The axles may be underrated for the trailers max gross weight. 6. Emergency brake-away switch on at least many models melts wiring within seconds of being activated. The incident date is the approximate start date of my problems. *Tr
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 carlisle tires were separating tread from the casing. The tire seemed to have disintegrated while being driven on the highway. It tore away so violently that it damaged underneath the trailer. Others have experienced this problem as well with carlisle tires. (03' Weekend warrior fs3000 travel trailer) *sc *jb
Weekend Warrior FS: every year compared
All FS years2003 Weekend Warrior FS vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Weekend Warrior FS | 2 | 2 | D | |
| 2003 Weekend Warrior SP | 1 | 1 | D | 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 Weekend Warrior FS
Does the 2003 Weekend Warrior FS have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 Weekend Warrior FS: recreational vehicle / trailer (December 2007); exterior lighting (October 2005). 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 Weekend Warrior FS?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (2), suspension (1), body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2003 Weekend Warrior FS had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 29, 2004 and the latest on February 7, 2008. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2003 Weekend Warrior FS a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Weekend Warrior FS 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 Weekend Warrior FS years have the most complaints?
2003 (2), 2004 (2), 2005 (2). See every Weekend Warrior FS year compared.
What should I do if my 2003 Weekend Warrior FS 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