2007 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN
2 recalls, 4 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
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
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TRAILER HITCHES | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 6, 2018
Incident date: Sep 5, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NATIONAL DOLPHIN RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOCK SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND SHE BECAME LOCKED INSIDE THE RV FOR OVER FIVE HOURS. A LOCKSMITH HAD TO DRILL OUT THE ENTIRE LOCKING MECHANISM TO FREE THE CONTACT FROM THE VEHICLE. THE NATIONAL MANUFACTURER HAS GONE OUT OF BU... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Sep 6, 2018
Incident date: Sep 5, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NATIONAL DOLPHIN RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOCK SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND SHE BECAME LOCKED INSIDE THE RV FOR OVER FIVE HOURS. A LOCKSMITH HAD TO DRILL OUT THE ENTIRE LOCKING MECHANISM TO FREE THE CONTACT FROM THE VEHICLE. THE NATIONAL MANUFACTURER HAS GONE OUT OF BU... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 14, 2008
Incident date: Dec 7, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NATIONAL DOLPHIN RV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE NUMBER 07V456 FOR THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING. THE MANUFACTURER HAS GONE BANKRUPT AND THE CONTACT WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHERE TO HAVE HIS VEHICLE SERVICED. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,500. ... Read more
TRAILER HITCHES
Dec 18, 2006
Incident date: Sep 27, 2006
5000 LB. RECEIVER HITCH ATTACHMENT FAILURE. RECEIVER HITCH ATTACHED TO MOTOR HOME CHASSIS WITH 4 RIVET TYPE FASTENERS. THESE FASTENERS HAVE WORKED LOOSE IN LESS THAN 32 MONTHS AND 14000 MILES. THEY CAN NOT BE TIGHTENED. THE LOOSENESS HAS CAUSED THE HOLES IN THE CHASSIS TO ELONGATE. IF THE PROBLE... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2007 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
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
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2007 (current) | 2 | 4 | |
| 2006 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 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 |