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2002 R-Vision Trail Lite problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2002 R-Vision Trail Lite — 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.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2002 compare to other Trail Lite years?

Trail Lite NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted8 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 2 complaints2002: 2 complaints2003: 8 complaints2005: 2 complaints2006: 2 complaints2007: 1 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints
Trail Lite NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2002 R-Vision Trail Lite problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System150%
Fuel System150%

Does the 2002 R-Vision Trail Lite have recalls?

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

03V444000OtherNovember 4, 2003 · 5,621 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE OVENS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.

Consequence

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.

Remedy

SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS REPLACED. CONSUMERS SHOULD NEVER USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR STORAGE OR LEAVE ANY TOWELS, PAPER, CLOTH OR OTHER PRODUCTS IN THE MICROWAVE AFTER USE. 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 SAMSUNG AT 800-932-3837 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.

“WHILE PREPARING FOR A TRIP IN THE TRAILER, THE SMELL OF HOT ELECTRICAL WIRES WAS NOTED. UPON SEARCHING FOR THE SOURCE OF THE SMELL, A FIRE WAS NOTED ON A PLASTIC (PVC) PIPE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED, THEN THE SOURCE OF THE HEAT WAS SEARCHED FOR. OTHER MATERIALS WERE BURNED ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 31, 2005 · fire

“2002 TRAIL LITE B PLUS MOTORHOME SUFFERED FROM A DEFECTIVE GASOLINE FILLER HOSE. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A LEAK UNDER THE VEHICLE WHILE HE WAS REFUELING. THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE AND WAS NOT VISIBLE. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE GASOLINE FILLER HOSE WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · February 1, 2005

2002 R-Vision Trail Lite — common questions

Is the 2002 R-Vision Trail Lite reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2002 R-Vision Trail Lite have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2002 R-Vision Trail Lite. 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.