Auto park brake system has failed 3 times. Rear wheels tried to lock up and did once I slowed the coach . Green pressure switch failed while going down the road. Light switch failed leaked fluid , dash light "came on" , rear wheels did not lock up this time. Gray lite s/w failed again leaking fluid "dash light came on again. The switching system seems to be unreliable, causes unsafe unexpected lock up on rear wheels with no notice, if in traffic very dangerous situation.
The worst 2001 National Rv Surfside problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
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- Brakes1
Recalls 2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- 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: lamp
- 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
What 2001 National Rv Surfside owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 national surfside rv. The vehicle was equipped with a workhorse chassis. While the contact was driving approximately between 55-60 MPH, there was failure with the rear brake line that resulted to complete loss of the front and rear brakes. The failure was contributed to excessive rust. The contact downshifted into first gear and the speed reduced causing the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was driven with caution to a nearby independent mechanic where the rear brake line was replaced. There was no warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. There was a prior recall repair performed on the vehicle in january of 2004. The federal safety agency campaign id number was 03v059000 (service brakes, hydraulic: switches: brake warning). The contact stated the recall remedy repair was insufficient. The failure mileage was 40,500. Updated 11/15/10 *cn the consumer was informed that when the recall was done, the mechanic did not connect the wires to the bulb correctly. There was a gap in the connector that grounded and blew out the bulb. Thus, there was no warning when the fluid leaked out. The master cylinder on the ford chassis was bolted to the fire wall at an angle. When the rear line rusted out and blew, the fluid leaked out the front of the master cylinder. In august 2007, a rear brake pad had rusted and fallen off while parked in the driveway. All the brake pads were replaced. Updated 11/24/10
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Is the 2001 National Rv Surfside reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 National Rv Surfside, close to a typical Surfside model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 National Rv Surfside?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2001 National Rv Surfside have?
2 recalls, covering equipment and service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 2001 National Rv Surfside brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 03V059000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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