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2001 National Rv Tradewinds problems

The most common problem on the 2001 National Rv Tradewinds is engine and cooling. Its complaint count is close to a typical Tradewinds model year.

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

The worst 2001 National Rv Tradewinds problems

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

  • Engine
    2
  • Brakes
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

  • Engine
    2
  • Brakes
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Visibility
    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

TiresReported June 15, 2001 · 338 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: certain motor homes do not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars." the front axle weight rating (fawr) is inadequate.
Risk
This noncompliance could lead to premature tire wear and potentially a tire failure. Such a tire failure could result in the loss of steering control.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tires and the front axle will be re-rated to 10,410 lbs. Fawr. All motor homes will be issued new federal tire labels. Owner notification began august 30, 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 1‑909‑943‑6007. 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 01V203000 · Recall details

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What 2001 National Rv Tradewinds owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 17, 2007 · Engine · 64,000 miles · CA · fire

Our 2001 tradewinds ltc motorhome caught fire and burned to the ground. The fire appeared to start where the exhaust pipe exits the fiberglass side of the motorhome, at the right rear. Investigation into the exact cause of the fire could not be determined, due to the extent of the damage from the fire. The symptoms of this fire are the same as those reported in complaint no. 10159691.

Filed Mar 3, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 6,320 miles · WA · 1 injury

While driving 55 MPH the entire hydraulic system failed. Also the automatic steps that extended out when the door opened failed to work and caused the consumer to suffer bruised knees and palms. Also at 55 MPH the engine started smoking. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who informed the consumer that nothing was wrong. A few days later the fan module tie wrap broke, dropping down on the manifold. This caused the engine fan to burn out. The manufacturer is aware of the problem. *nm the exhaust system burned out and the rear end of the motor caught on fire, the three way light switch, ice maker, air conditioner were all inoperative. The toilet seat anchors broke. The windshield wipers, and headlights did not work.

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Questions about the 2001 National Rv Tradewinds

Is the 2001 National Rv Tradewinds reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 National Rv Tradewinds, close to a typical Tradewinds model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 National Rv Tradewinds?

Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (1).

How many recalls does the 2001 National Rv Tradewinds have?

2 recalls, covering equipment and tires.

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