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2006 NATIONAL RV SURF SIDE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1

Owner Complaint

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2006 NATIONAL RV SURF SIDE

The 2006 NATIONAL RV SURF SIDE has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by NATIONAL RV, INC. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tiressidewall (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2006 NATIONAL RV SURF SIDE

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2006 NATIONAL RV SURF SIDE, potentially affecting up to 2,474 vehicles.

Recall 06V337000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

| 1,324 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH FUEL FILL GROUND CABLES.

Consequence: WITHOUT PROPER GROUNDING, AN ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE COULD RESULT DURING FUEL FILL UP, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUEL FILL GROUND CABLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NATIONAL RV AT 951-436-3000. THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA), AN AGENCY OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF...

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Recall 07V456000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 1,150 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT'" CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR SIDE MARKER LIGHTS WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE AFFECTED UNITS.

Consequence: MISSING SIDE MARKER LIGHTS COULD REDUCE THE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE MISSING SIDE MARKER LIGHTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 8, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NATIONAL RV AT 1-800-999-7260. THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA), AN AGENCY OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF...

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Owner Complaints for the 2006 NATIONAL RV SURF SIDE

1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 NATIONAL RV SURF SIDE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10362029 | TIRES:SIDEWALL | | N/A miles
CONSUMER STATES SIDEWALL BLOWOUT ON THE DRIVER'S FRONT TIRE OF RV *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE TIRE WAS CHANGE, THEY PROCEEDED TO THEIR DESTINATION, WHEN SUDDENLY THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE HAD A SIMILAR SIDEWALL BLOWOUT ABOUT 30 MILES DOWN THE ROAD. THE HUBCAP WAS DAMAGED AND THERE WAS SOME PAINT DAMAGE TO THE OUTSIDE WHEEL WELL. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. *JB

Safety Rating for the 2006 NATIONAL RV SURF SIDE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 NATIONAL RV SURF SIDE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 NATIONAL RV SURF SIDE

NATIONAL RV, INC. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2006 NATIONAL RV SURF SIDE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

30307 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NATIONAL RV INC. - SURF SIDES BUILT FROM JAN. 2006 TO AUG. 2007 ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH FRONT SIDE MARKER LIGHT AND REFLECTOR INSTALLED PER FMVSS 108. FMVSS 108 REQUIRES ONE MARKER LIGHT AND REFLECTOR ON EACH SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AT THE FRONT. *NJ

NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 NATIONAL RV SURF SIDE

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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