There have been 6 safety recalls for the National Rv Dolphin. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the National Rv Dolphin.
A broken axle will cause separation of the dual rearwheel assembly from the motorhome, causing loss of control which could result inan accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1978 National Rv Dolphin, 1979 National Rv Dolphin, 1980 National Rv Dolphin, 1981 National Rv Dolphin, 1982 National Rv Dolphin, 1983 National Rv Dolphin, 1984 National Rv Dolphin, 1985 National Rv Dolphin, 1986 National Rv Dolphin, 1978 National Rv Sea Breeze, 1979 National Rv Sea Breeze, 1980 National Rv Sea Breeze, 1981 National Rv Sea Breeze, 1982 National Rv Sea Breeze, 1983 National Rv Sea Breeze, 1984 National Rv Sea Breeze, 1985 National Rv Sea Breeze, 1986 National Rv Sea Breeze |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Rear axle bearings may fail due to a bending moment created by the aftermarket dual rear wheels from a variety of factors and especially when overloaded. Failure of the bearings create stresses on the rear axle, resulting in the breakage of the axle. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 National Rv Dolphin, 1985 National Rv Sea Breeze |
| Component: WHEELS:RIM |
| Recall Summary: Dual rear wheels may have pin hole leaks and cracks around the old valve stem hole that had been welded. Consequence of defect: driving with the inner dual rear wheels flat could cause a blowout, and possible wheel bearing or axle failure. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Missing side marker lights could reduce the visibility of vehicles and increase the potential for a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 National Rv Dolphin, 2007 National Rv Dolphin, 2008 National Rv Dolphin, 2006 National Rv Dolphin Lx, 2007 National Rv Dolphin Lx, 2008 National Rv Dolphin Lx, 2006 National Rv Surf Side, 2007 National Rv Surf Side, 2008 National Rv Surf Side |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2003 National Rv Blaze'n, 2000 National Rv Caribbean, 2001 National Rv Caribbean, 1997 National Rv Dolphin, 1998 National Rv Dolphin, 1999 National Rv Dolphin, 2000 National Rv Dolphin, 2001 National Rv Dolphin, 2002 National Rv Dolphin, 2003 National Rv Dolphin, 2002 National Rv Dolphin Lx, 2003 National Rv Dolphin Lx, 2001 National Rv Islander, 2002 National Rv Islander, 2003 National Rv Islander, 2001 National Rv Marlin, 2002 National Rv Marlin, 2002 National Rv Mystique, 2002 National Rv Palisades, 2003 National Rv Palisades, 2000 National Rv Palisades Fw, 2001 National Rv Palisades Fw, 2002 National Rv Palisades Fw, 2003 National Rv Palisades Fw, 2001 National Rv Rage'n, 2002 National Rv Rage'n, 2003 National Rv Rage'n, 1997 National Rv Sea Breeze, 1998 National Rv Sea Breeze, 1999 National Rv Sea Breeze, 2000 National Rv Sea Breeze, 2001 National Rv Sea Breeze, 2002 National Rv Sea Breeze, 2003 National Rv Sea Breeze, 1997 National Rv Sea Breeze Fw, 1998 National Rv Sea Breeze Fw, 1999 National Rv Sea Breeze Fw, 2000 National Rv Sea Breeze Fw, 2001 National Rv Sea Breeze Fw, 2002 National Rv Sea Breeze Fw, 2003 National Rv Sea Breeze Fw, 2002 National Rv Sea Breeze Lx, 2003 National Rv Sea Breeze Lx, 1998 National Rv Sea View, 1999 National Rv Sea View, 2000 National Rv Sea View, 2001 National Rv Sea View, 2002 National Rv Sea View, 2003 National Rv Seabreeze, 2001 National Rv Splash, 2002 National Rv Splash, 2003 National Rv Splash, 1999 National Rv Surfside, 2000 National Rv Surfside, 2001 National Rv Surfside, 1997 National Rv Tradewinds, 1998 National Rv Tradewinds, 1999 National Rv Tradewinds, 2000 National Rv Tradewinds, 2001 National Rv Tradewinds, 2002 National Rv Tradewinds, 2003 National Rv Tradewinds, 2002 National Rv Tradewinds Le, 2003 National Rv Tradewinds Le, 2003 National Rv Tradewinds Ltc, 1997 National Rv Tropi-cal, 1998 National Rv Tropi-cal, 1999 National Rv Tropi-cal, 2000 National Rv Tropi-cal, 2001 National Rv Tropi-cal, 2002 National Rv Tropi-cal, 2003 National Rv Tropi-cal |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Without proper grounding, an electrostatic discharge could result during fuel fill up, potentially leading to a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 National Rv Dolphin, 2007 National Rv Dolphin, 2006 National Rv Dolphin Lx, 2007 National Rv Dolphin Lx, 2006 National Rv Sea Breeze, 2007 National Rv Sea Breeze, 2006 National Rv Sea Breeze Lx, 2007 National Rv Sea Breeze Lx, 2006 National Rv Surf Side, 2007 National Rv Surf Side |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
| Recall Summary: Certain motor homes were not equipped with fuel fill ground cables. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 27, 2007 | Exterior Lighting | 1,150 |
| Jun. 4, 2007 | Equipment:recreational Vehicle | 21,326 |
| Sep. 7, 2006 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery | 1,324 |
| Feb. 21, 2003 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Warning | 2,761 |
| Apr. 12, 1991 | Power Train:axle Assembly | 8,000 |
| Nov. 19, 1986 | Wheels:rim | 1,692 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2008 National Rv Dolphin | 1 |
| 2007 National Rv Dolphin | 2 |
| 2006 National Rv Dolphin | 2 |
| 2003 National Rv Dolphin | 1 |
| 2002 National Rv Dolphin | 2 |
| 2001 National Rv Dolphin | 2 |
| 2000 National Rv Dolphin | 1 |
| 1999 National Rv Dolphin | 1 |
| 1998 National Rv Dolphin | 1 |
| 1997 National Rv Dolphin | 1 |
| 1986 National Rv Dolphin | 1 |
| 1985 National Rv Dolphin | 2 |
| 1984 National Rv Dolphin | 1 |
| 1983 National Rv Dolphin | 1 |
| 1982 National Rv Dolphin | 1 |
| 1981 National Rv Dolphin | 1 |
| 1980 National Rv Dolphin | 1 |
| 1979 National Rv Dolphin | 1 |
| 1978 National Rv Dolphin | 1 |