Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V013000 Reported January 7, 2003

R-vision/pin box cracking

Q: What is recall 03V013000?

NHTSA recall 03V013000 was issued by R-vision on January 7, 2003. It addresses: R-vision/pin box cracking. The recall affects approximately 368 vehicles , with the defect involving the Trailer Hitches component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

R-vision · Trailer Hitches · 368 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V013000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

R-vision

Component

Trailer Hitches

Vehicles Affected

368

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 7, 2003

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized R-vision dealer and reference recall ID 03V013000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03V013000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V013000?

NHTSA recall 03V013000 was issued by R-vision on January 7, 2003. It addresses: R-vision/pin box cracking. The recall affects approximately 368 vehicles, with the defect involving the Trailer Hitches component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized R-vision dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V013000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.