National RV Tradewinds recalls and problems
5 recalls and 4 owner complaints for 6 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
5
Complaints
4
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Choose a model year
National RV Tradewinds by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Tradewinds | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 Tradewinds | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Tradewinds | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 Tradewinds | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Tradewinds | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Tradewinds | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported National RV Tradewinds problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 3 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
All National RV Tradewinds recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07V-343 | Aug 8, 2007 | 2006–2007 | Steering | Certain motor home chassis equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. |
| 07V-230 | Jun 4, 2007 | 2000–2003 | Equipment | Certain motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. |
| 06V-002 | Jan 5, 2006 | 2006 | Seat Belts | Certain motor homes were not equipped with the proper number of seat belts. |
| 05V-196 | May 3, 2005 | 2006 | Electrical System | On certain motor homes, the fuse that isolates the batteries was not installed in the correct location, leaving the cable unprotected between the fuse and batteries. |
| 01V-203 | Jun 15, 2001 | 2001 | Tires | Vehicle description: certain motor homes do not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the National RV Tradewinds?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2001 National RV Tradewinds has the most reports (2). Check the 2001 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the National RV Tradewinds have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering National RV Tradewinds model years 2000–2003, 2006–2007.
What are the most common National RV Tradewinds problems?
Owners report equipment, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems most often.