Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V205000 Reported May 6, 2008

Drive shaft/ford

Q: What is recall 08V205000?

NHTSA recall 08V205000 was issued by R-vision on May 6, 2008. It addresses: Drive shaft/ford. The recall affects approximately 6 vehicles , with the defect involving the Power Train 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 · Power Train · 6 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

08V205000

Manufacturer Campaign

08S04

Manufacturer

R-vision

Component

Power Train

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 6, 2008

Defect Summary

R-vision is recalling 6 my 2008 trail-lite b-plus and town & country sport motor homes built on ford chassis. the drive shaft may have been manufactured with a slip yoke that has cracks, possibly reducing its fatigue life.

Safety Consequence

Cracks in the slip yoke would progress over time and the slip yoke could fracture without warning while the vehicle is being driven allowing the drive shaft to separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

R-vision is working with ford to have the drive shaft and slip yoke inspected and replaced free of charge (please see 08v165). the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or 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 08V205000 or campaign 08S04.
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 08V205000

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

What is recall 08V205000?

NHTSA recall 08V205000 was issued by R-vision on May 6, 2008. It addresses: Drive shaft/ford. The recall affects approximately 6 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized R-vision dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V205000 or the manufacturer campaign number 08S04. 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.