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2002 National Rv Dolphin problems

The most common problem on the 2002 National Rv Dolphin is brakes. It has fewer complaints than a typical Dolphin model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
2
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 2002 National Rv Dolphin problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Brakes
    1

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  • Brakes
    1

Recalls 2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported June 4, 2007 · 21,326 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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 federal safety agency, 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. The federal safety agency 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 the federal safety agency 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 number 07V230000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lampReported February 21, 2003 · 2,761 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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.
Remedy
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 federal safety agency, 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. The federal safety agency 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 the federal safety agency 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 number 03V059000 · Recall details

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What 2002 National Rv Dolphin owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 22, 2004 · Brakes · IL

Rec"d recall fr workhorse for brakes, dealer has no parts to repair. Workhorse blames bosch for parts.

Filed Feb 25, 2003 · 3,500 miles · FL

The window bar did not allow consumer to see through the outside windows.

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Questions about the 2002 National Rv Dolphin

Is the 2002 National Rv Dolphin reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 National Rv Dolphin, fewer than a typical Dolphin model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 National Rv Dolphin?

Brakes, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2002 National Rv Dolphin have?

2 recalls, covering equipment and service brakes, hydraulic.

Was there a recall on the 2002 National Rv Dolphin brakes?

Yes, 1 recall: 03V059000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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