2001 NATIONAL RV TRADEWINDS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 NATIONAL RV TRADEWINDS
The 2001 NATIONAL RV TRADEWINDS has received a total of 7 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, TIRES. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan (1 complaint), and Equipment (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 NATIONAL RV TRADEWINDS
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2001 NATIONAL RV TRADEWINDS, potentially affecting up to 21,664 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 01V203000 — TIRES
| 338 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 NATIONAL RV TRADEWINDS
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 NATIONAL RV TRADEWINDS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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. *TR
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. *JB
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. *JB
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. *JB
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. *JB
View all Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System complaints →
Safety Rating for the 2001 NATIONAL RV TRADEWINDS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 NATIONAL RV TRADEWINDS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 NATIONAL RV TRADEWINDS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 NATIONAL RV TRADEWINDS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NATIONAL RV TRADEWINDS
- 1997 NATIONAL RV TRADEWINDS — 0 complaints
- 1998 NATIONAL RV TRADEWINDS — 0 complaints
- 1999 NATIONAL RV TRADEWINDS — 6 complaints
- 2000 NATIONAL RV TRADEWINDS — 1 complaint
- 2001 NATIONAL RV TRADEWINDS (current)
- 2002 NATIONAL RV TRADEWINDS — 0 complaints
- 2003 NATIONAL RV TRADEWINDS — 2 complaints
- 2006 NATIONAL RV TRADEWINDS — 0 complaints
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