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Campaign 11V051 Posted January 24, 2011 11 units

2011 R-Vision Onyx Recall 11V051: Suspension Linkage

Recall 11V051 affects 11 2011 R-Vision Onyx trailers because suspension linkages can damage brake wiring or propane lines. Repair is free at franchised R-Vision dealers.

R-Vision is recalling 11 2011 Onyx travel trailers because suspension equalizer linkages can strike brake wiring or the liquid propane line under extreme rough road conditions. Damaged brake wiring can cause loss of trailer braking and raise crash risk, and the R-Vision dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The suspension equalizer linkages on the 2011 R-Vision Onyx travel trailer are part of the trailer suspension. They help the axles share load as the trailer moves over bumps, so the wheels stay supported and the trailer tracks properly behind the tow vehicle.

On affected Onyx trailers, the brake wiring and liquid propane line are routed above the suspension. Under extreme rough road conditions, the equalizer linkages can move close enough to contact those lines. That contact can damage the brake wiring, the propane line, or both, depending on where the suspension moves and what it strikes.

An owner is not given a clear early symptom in the recall filing. There is no warning sign before failure. Treat any visible wire damage, propane smell, or brake problem as a reason to stop using the trailer until it is inspected.

Who's affected?

2011 R-Vision Onyx suspension component
Units affected11

Not every 2011 R-Vision Onyx motorhome is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.

What's the safety risk?

Damaged brake wiring can leave the trailer without braking ability, increasing crash risk and exposing people to property damage, personal injury, or death. Use extra care until the wiring and propane line routing are corrected. Repair will be free at any franchised R-Vision dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 R-Vision Onyx is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised R-Vision dealer to ask whether the free repair is available for your trailer.
  3. Schedule the brake-wiring and liquid-propane-line rerouting so the suspension equalizer linkages cannot damage them under rough-road use.
  4. Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 11V051 when you call.
  5. Avoid towing the trailer until the repair is complete if the brakes feel weak or trailer braking does not respond normally.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, an R-Vision technician reroutes the brake wiring and liquid propane line away from the suspension components so the equalizer linkages do not contact those lines on rough roads. The recall repair is performed free of charge. The safety recall began on February 11, 2011. If your 2011 Onyx is included, ask the dealer to confirm the brake wiring and propane line routing before the trailer is returned to service.

Timeline

January 24, 2011 NHTSA published the recall
February 11, 2011 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V051?

Recall 11V051 covers 11 2011 R-Vision Onyx travel trailers with suspension equalizer linkages that can contact brake wiring or a liquid propane line above the suspension. The repair reroutes the brake wiring and propane line away from those suspension parts for free.

What should I do if my 2011 R-Vision Onyx is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific travel trailer is included in recall 11V051. If it is, contact a franchised R-Vision service location or call 1-800-448-7825 and reference recall 11V051. The dealer repair reroutes the brake wiring and propane line for free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair at no cost, and the source remedy says this service is free of charge. The repair reroutes the brake wiring and liquid propane line away from the suspension components.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is loss of trailer braking if the suspension damages the brake wiring. That loss of braking ability increases crash risk and the risk of property damage, personal injury, or death. Confirm your VIN and arrange the free repair if your trailer is included.

What if I bought this R-Vision Onyx used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2011 R-Vision Onyx is included, then reference recall 11V051 when you contact a franchised R-Vision service location.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V051000
R-Vision customer service1-800-448-7825
NHTSA recall #11V051
NHTSA recall # (full)11V051000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →