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2003 R-Vision Trail-Lite B+ problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2003 R-Vision Trail-Lite B+ — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 2003 compare to other Trail-Lite B+ years?

Trail-Lite B+ NHTSA complaints by model year, 2003 highlighted3 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 1 complaints2004: 3 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 0 complaints
Trail-Lite B+ NHTSA complaints by model year, 2003 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2003 R-Vision Trail-Lite B+ problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System1100%

Does the 2003 R-Vision Trail-Lite B+ have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06V363000Speed ControlSeptember 21, 2006 · 135 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

Consequence

OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

I FILL UP THE RV AT GAS STATION THAT'S CLOSE TO HOME SO UNIT IS STORED WITH A FULL TANK. WHEN I PULLED UP TO THE HOUSE TO UNPACK UNIT FROM TRIP,I FOUND THAT FUEL WAS POURING OUT FROM GAS TANK FUEL FILLER TUBE. I EXAMINED THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE I FOUND THAT THE ROUTING OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE HAS…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · November 25, 2007

2003 R-Vision Trail-Lite B+ — common questions

Is the 2003 R-Vision Trail-Lite B+ reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2003 R-Vision Trail-Lite B+ have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2003 R-Vision Trail-Lite B+. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.