2003 National RV Rage'n recalls and problems

The 2003 National RV Rage'n has 3 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any National RV dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2003 National RV Rage'n vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2003 National RV Rage'n recalls

Recall 07V-230: Equipment

Reported Jun 4, 2007 · 21,326 vehicles affected · NATIONAL RV, INC.

Problem: 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.

Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Fix: 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. Stericycle will assist owners in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or national rv at 1-800-999-7260, ext. 4335. 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 www.cacb.uscourts.gov. Additional information about the bankruptcy and its proceedings may also be found at 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.

Recall 04V-116: Equipment

Reported Mar 3, 2004 · 494 vehicles affected · NATIONAL RV, INC.

Problem: On certain travel trailers, the incorrect tag installed 15" tires with cold inflation pressure of 65 PSI. The correct tires are 16" with a listed cold inflation pressure of 80 PSI.

Risk: These vehicles do not comply with the regulations.

Fix: Dealers will replace the federal tire tag. The recall began september 16, 2004. 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 1-800-999-7260. 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.

Recall 04V-115: Trailer Hitches

Reported Mar 3, 2004 · 890 vehicles affected · NATIONAL RV, INC.

Problem: On certain travel trailers, the safety chains are rated to 11,700 pounds despite a gross vehicle weight rating in excess of this rating.

Risk: This could result in the safety chains failing in the event of a separation of the trailer from the tow vehicle hitch which in turn would lead to a loss of control of the travel trailer.

Fix: Dealers will replace the safety chains. The recall began september 13, 2004. 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 1-800-999-7260. 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.

2003 National RV Rage'n problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Structure2

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Frame and Members › Underbody Shields — 1
  • Structure › Frame and Members — 1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2003 National RV Rage'n complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · reported Nov 26, 2007
Noticed that while towing the trailer that the frame seemed to flex at the front, pushing the kingpin up into the trailer, you can watch the trailer flexing up and down on the kingpin while traveling. To check for potential cracks in the frame welds, we ripped up the floor up front under the bed, and removed the aluminum under the hangover to expose the frame. We found many of the screws holding the aluminum onto the frame underneath had ripped through the aluminum from the flexing, and some of the aluminum started separating at the joints. Inside, there are marks on the wall about two inches…
Structure · reported Sep 27, 2004
Consumer indicated that on june/13/2003 manufacturer replaced the draw bar, front header aluminum rack guard, the draw bar failed while driving, damaging the front header diamond plate. Also the interior, six month later the draw bar broke again, this time dealership indicated to the consumer we already fixed it. The consumer used the rv april/may 2003 and started noticing it was bouncing more than it should. The consumer noticed that the rv had been pushed up into the floor of the inside. The mechanic told the consumer that there was a defect in the frame that could never be fixed. The…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 National RV Rage'n have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2003 National RV Rage'n: 07V-230 (equipment), 04V-116 (equipment), 04V-115 (trailer hitches). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 National RV Rage'n?

Owners report structure problems most often (2 reports).

Are National RV recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized National RV dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.