Recall 03V-059: 2001–2002 National RV Dolphin, 2002 National RV Dolphin LX and 6 more

NATIONAL RV INC. recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Feb 21, 2003, covering about 2,761 vehicles.

NHTSA number
03V-059
Report date
Feb 21, 2003
Vehicles affected
2,761
Owners notified
Sep 2, 2003

The problem

Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.

The risk

In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.

The fix

Dealers will reposition a light bult from one socket to another, and reattach a wire from one connector to another. Owner notification began september 2, 2003. Owners should contact national rv at 1-800-439-3653. The national highway traffic safety administration (Nhtsa), an agency of the united states department of transportation, has been notified that national rv, inc. And its holding company, national rv holdings, inc., have filed for bankruptcy. Nhtsa has been advised that owners who wish to pursue claims related to safety recall repair work on their national rv vehicles may file a proof of claim with the united states bankruptcy court for the central district of california, riverside division. The case number assigned to this matter is 07-17941. The proof of claim form and instructions are available online at the court's website <a href=http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov>http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov</a> . Additional information about the bankruptcy and its proceedings may also be found at <a href=http://www.omnimgt.com/nationalrv>http://www.omnimgt.com/nationalrv</a> . National rv's phone number is (951) 943-6007. Information about safety recalls on national rv's products may be found at www.safercar.gov. The NHTSA wishes to advise owners of recalled products that, in the interests of their safety and the safety of the motoring public, all safety recall work should be performed on motor vehicles and items of equipment.

Notes

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerNATIONAL RV INC.
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic › Brake Fluid Low Warning › Lamp
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number03V059000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
National RV Dolphin2001, 2002All years
National RV Dolphin LX2002All years
National RV Seabreeze2001, 2003, 2004All years
National RV Seabreeze LX2001, 2002, 2003All years
National RV Seabreeze SB2001, 2002, 2003All years
National RV Seaview2001All years
National RV Surfside2001All years
National RV Tropi-CAL2000, 2001All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 03V-059?

Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.

How is recall 03V-059 fixed?

Dealers will reposition a light bult from one socket to another, and reattach a wire from one connector to another. Owner notification began september 2, 2003. Owners should contact national rv at 1-800-439-3653. The national highway traffic safety administration (Nhtsa), an agency of the united states department of transportation, has been notified that national rv, inc. And its holding company, national rv holdings, inc., have filed for bankruptcy. Nhtsa has been advised that owners who wish to pursue claims related to safety recall repair work on their national rv vehicles may file a proof of claim with the united states bankruptcy court for the central district of california, riverside division. The case number assigned to this matter is 07-17941. The proof of claim form and instructions are available online at the court's website http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov . Additional information about the bankruptcy and its proceedings may also be found at http://www.omnimgt.com/nationalrv . National rv's phone number is (951) 943-6007. Information about safety recalls on national rv's products may be found at www.safercar.gov. The NHTSA wishes to advise owners of recalled products that, in the interests of their safety and the safety of the motoring public, all safety recall work should be performed on motor vehicles and items of equipment.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.