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2006 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN

2 recalls, 3 complaints - 1 TSBs

07V456000 Sep 27, 2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT'" CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR SIDE MARKER LIGHTS WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE AFFECTED UNITS.
Consequence
MISSING SIDE MARKER LIGHTS COULD REDUCE THE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE MISSING SIDE MARKER LIGHTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 8, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NATIONAL RV AT 1-800-999-7260. THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA), AN AGENCY OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, HAS BEEN NOTIFIED... Read more
1,150 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: NATIONAL RV, INC.
06V337000 Sep 7, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH FUEL FILL GROUND CABLES.
Consequence
WITHOUT PROPER GROUNDING, AN ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE COULD RESULT DURING FUEL FILL UP, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUEL FILL GROUND CABLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NATIONAL RV AT 951-436-3000. THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA), AN AGENCY OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, HAS BEEN NOTIFIED THAT NA... Read more
1,324 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: NATIONAL RV, INC.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Aug 13, 2008
Incident date: Nov 9, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V456 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). HE CALLED SEVERAL DEALERS AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE FOR FREE BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY. THE DEALER WOULD ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Mar 6, 2008
Incident date: Nov 12, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V456000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). HE COULD NOT GET IN TOUCH WITH THE MANUFACTURER; THEREFORE, HE NOTIFIED A DOLPHIN DEALER 60 MILES AWAY WHO INDICATED THAT NATIONAL RV WENT OUT OF BUSINES... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Dec 26, 2007
Incident date: Nov 9, 2007
I RECEIVED A RECALL,NHTSA # 07V-456, RELATED TO MY 2006 NATIONAL RV ON 11-9-07. I CONTACTED THE SELLING DEALER & WAS INFORMED THE COMPANY WAS NO LONGER IN BUSINESS, AND THAT PARTS TO REPAIR THE RECALL WERE UN-AVAILABLE. THIS RECALL HAS TO DO WITH THE LIGHTING ON THE VEHICLE, AND WE ARE CONCERNED ABO... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2006 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
30407 Oct 1, 2007
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NATIONAL RV INC. - DOLPHINS BUILT FROM JAN. 2006 TO AUG. 2007 ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH REAR SIDE MARKER LIGHT AND REFLECTOR INSTALLED PER FMVSS 108. FMVSS 108 REQUIRES ONE MARKER LIGHT AND REFLECTOR ON EACH SIDE OF VEHICLES AT THE REAR.

NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN across all model years (1978, 2008).

24 Total Recalls
46 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2008 1 0 View
2007 2 4 View
2006 (current) 2 3
2005 0 7 View
2003 1 13 View
2002 2 2 View
2001 2 3 View
2000 1 4 View
1999 1 2 View
1998 1 4 View
1997 1 1 View
1996 0 3 View
1986 1 0 View
1985 2 0 View
1984 1 0 View
1983 1 0 View
1982 1 0 View
1981 1 0 View
1980 1 0 View
1979 1 0 View
1978 1 0 View

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