1998 NATIONAL RV SEA BREEZE
3 recalls, 3 complaints
07V230000 Jun 4, 2007
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
NATIONAL RV WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERI... Read more
01V285000 Sep 5, 2001
TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS. THE TRAILER PIN BOX STEEL STRUCTURE COULD FAIL AT THE WELDS OR TUBULAR STEEL STRUCTURE DUE TO FATIGUE.
Consequence
THIS COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE STEEL TUBES COMPRISING THE GOOSENECK AND PARTIAL OR COMPLETE DETACHMENT OF THE PIN BOX CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TOW VEHICLE AND THE FIFTH WHEEL GOOSENECK STEEL STRUCTURE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE GOOSENECK STRUCTURAL STEEL ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 17, 2001. 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 NATIONAL RV AT 1-800-439-3653.... Read more
99V279000 Oct 14, 1999
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A MODEL 1546 LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) TANK INSTALLED. THE TANK BRACKET CAN FAIL AND COULD SUBSEQUENTLY DETACH COMPLETELY FROM THE VEHICLE.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL BOLT-ON BRACKETS.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR | 1 |
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR
Dec 13, 2002
Incident date: Jun 12, 2002
PLEASE REFERENCE # 567343 GM VEHICLES OVER 16,500LBS HAS THE "AUTO PARK BRAKE" SYSTEM INSTALLED. IN THIS SYSTEM THE BRAKE IS HELD OFF BY HYDRO PRESSURE AND IS ACTIVATED BY A STRONG SPRING WHICH SLAMS THE BRAKE ON EVEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ANY MALFUNCTION WHICH ALLOWS A LOSS OF HYDRO PRESSURE W... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Dec 13, 2001
Incident date: Dec 1, 2001
VEHICLE HAS A 5TH WHEELWITH A KING PIN PROBLEM. WELDS HAVE BROKEN LOOSE. DEALER IN THE AREA CAN ASSIST WITH RECALL 99V279000 CONCERNING PROPANE GAS (LPG) TANK, AND MANUFACTURER IS NOT HELPING TO FIND A DEALER. DEALER IS SHOWING NO CONCERN. WILL NOT RETURN CALLS. PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF THE REC... Read more
WHEELS
Dec 13, 2001
Incident date: Dec 1, 2001
VEHICLE HAS A 5TH WHEELWITH A KING PIN PROBLEM. WELDS HAVE BROKEN LOOSE. DEALER IN THE AREA CAN ASSIST WITH RECALL 99V279000 CONCERNING PROPANE GAS (LPG) TANK, AND MANUFACTURER IS NOT HELPING TO FIND A DEALER. DEALER IS SHOWING NO CONCERN. WILL NOT RETURN CALLS. PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF THE REC... Read more
NATIONAL RV SEA BREEZE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the NATIONAL RV SEA BREEZE across all model years (1978, 2007).
24
Total Recalls
25
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
NATIONAL RV SEA BREEZE - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 11 | View |
| 1999 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 1998 (current) | 3 | 3 | |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | View |