1996 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN
The 1996 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap (1 complaint), Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1996 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR. HE BRAKES BEGAN WORKING AT MINIMUM CAPACITY AS THE VEHICLE ROLLED TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE AND WAS NOT EXAMINED FOR THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. HE REPAIRED THE VEHICLE HIMSELF. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 53,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE SWITCH AND IMMEDIATELY SCHEDULED A REPAIR APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER. SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN NOVEMBER OF 2007. SHE CALLED FORD IN NOVEMBER AND THEY STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL OF 2008. SHE HAS NOT HAD THE SWITCH DEACTIVATED. THE CONTACT FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 01-29-08. *KB
THE MAIN HOSE LEADING FROM THE CAP TO THE GAS TANK WAS LEAKING FUEL WHEN THE MOTOR HOME WAS GETTING FILLED UP. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER.*AK....THERE WERE CRACKS ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FUEL TANK. MECHANICS CLAIMED THEY HAD NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE. MAY BE A MANUFACTURIING DEFECT. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1996 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN
- 1996 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN (current)
- 1997 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN — 0 complaints
- 1998 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN — 4 complaints
- 1999 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN — 0 complaints
- 2000 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN — 4 complaints
- 2001 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN — 3 complaints
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