2002 National RV Palisades recalls and problems

The 2002 National RV Palisades has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any National RV dealer.

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

Recalls may cover only some 2002 National RV Palisades vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 National RV Palisades 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 01V-285: Trailer Hitches

Reported Sep 5, 2001 · 1,272 vehicles affected · NATIONAL RV, INC.

Problem: Vehicle description: fifth wheel trailers. The trailer pin box steel structure could fail at the welds or tubular steel structure due to fatigue.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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. 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.

2002 National RV Palisades problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Suspension1

Most reported parts

  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 1
  • Suspension › Multiple Axle — 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 2002 National RV Palisades complaints

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

Suspension · reported May 16, 2005
Dt: torsion axle incorrectly installed. Consumer called the manufacturer, who reported no problem. Further investigation showed that other repairs of the torsion axle had been done on several vehicles of same type. This caused the support brackets to break and become a potential crash hazard. The consumer is not the owner of the rv he was apart of a team that inspected rv's.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 National RV Palisades have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 National RV Palisades: 07V-230 (equipment), 01V-285 (trailer hitches). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 National RV Palisades?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (1 reports), followed by suspension (1).

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.