2001 NATIONAL RV SURFSIDE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 NATIONAL RV SURFSIDE
The 2001 NATIONAL RV SURFSIDE has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp (1 complaint), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings (1 complaint), and Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 NATIONAL RV SURFSIDE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2001 NATIONAL RV SURFSIDE, potentially affecting up to 24,087 vehicles.
Recall 07V230000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 21,326 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 03V059000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
| 2,761 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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 NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA),...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 NATIONAL RV SURFSIDE
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 NATIONAL RV SURFSIDE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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 NHTSA 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
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 NHTSA 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
Safety Rating for the 2001 NATIONAL RV SURFSIDE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 NATIONAL RV SURFSIDE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 NATIONAL RV SURFSIDE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 NATIONAL RV SURFSIDE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NATIONAL RV SURFSIDE
- 1999 NATIONAL RV SURFSIDE — 1 complaint
- 2000 NATIONAL RV SURFSIDE — 3 complaints
- 2001 NATIONAL RV SURFSIDE (current)
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