National RV Tropi-CAL recalls and problems
5 recalls and 6 owner complaints for 6 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
5
Complaints
6
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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National RV Tropi-CAL by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Tropi-CAL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Tropi-CAL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Tropi-CAL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 Tropi-CAL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Tropi-CAL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Tropi-CAL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported National RV Tropi-CAL problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 |
All National RV Tropi-CAL recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2005 | Seat Belts | Certain motor homes were not equipped with the proper number of seat belts. |
| 05V-196 | May 3, 2005 | 2005 | 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. |
| 04V-371 | Jul 27, 2004 | 2004–2005 | Equipment | On certain motor homes, depending on the floor plan configuration and options, the actual weight on the rear passenger side tires could exceed the tire capacity for those tires at the current cold inflation pressure… |
| 03V-059 | Feb 21, 2003 | 2000–2001 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the National RV Tropi-CAL?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2005 National RV Tropi-CAL has the most reports (2). Check the 2005 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the National RV Tropi-CAL have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering National RV Tropi-CAL model years 2000–2005.
What are the most common National RV Tropi-CAL problems?
Owners report service brakes, air, equipment, service brakes, hydraulic problems most often.