There have been 5 safety recalls for the National Rv Tradewinds. 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 Tradewinds.
The operator may notice higher required steering wheel inputs, or the need for more steering wheel adjustments while driving in a straight line in combination with metallic cracking noises prior to a loss of steering. Loss of steering could result in a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2005 Craftsmen Golden Falcon, 2006 Craftsmen Golden Falcon, 2007 Craftsmen Golden Falcon, 2005 Craftsmen Limbusine, 2006 Craftsmen Limbusine, 2007 Craftsmen Limbusine, 2005 Craftsmen Tour Looper, 2006 Craftsmen Tour Looper, 2007 Craftsmen Tour Looper, 2003 Fccc Cx-r, 2004 Fccc Cx-r, 2005 Fccc Cx-r, 2006 Fccc Cx-r, 2007 Fccc Cx-r, 2008 Fccc Cx-r, 2003 Fccc VCL, 2004 Fccc VCL, 2005 Fccc VCL, 2006 Fccc VCL, 2007 Fccc VCL, 2008 Fccc VCL, 2003 Fccc Xb-r, 2004 Fccc Xb-r, 2005 Fccc Xb-r, 2006 Fccc Xb-r, 2007 Fccc Xb-r, 2008 Fccc Xb-r, 2003 Fccc XC, 2004 Fccc XC, 2005 Fccc XC, 2006 Fccc XC, 2007 Fccc XC, 2008 Fccc XC, 2003 Fccc Xc-f, 2004 Fccc Xc-f, 2005 Fccc Xc-f, 2006 Fccc Xc-f, 2007 Fccc Xc-f, 2008 Fccc Xc-f, 2003 Fccc Xc-l, 2004 Fccc Xc-l, 2005 Fccc Xc-l, 2006 Fccc Xc-l, 2007 Fccc Xc-l, 2008 Fccc Xc-l, 2003 Fccc Xc-p, 2004 Fccc Xc-p, 2005 Fccc Xc-p, 2006 Fccc Xc-p, 2007 Fccc Xc-p, 2008 Fccc Xc-p, 2004 Gulf Stream Atrium, 2005 Gulf Stream Atrium, 2004 Gulf Stream Friendship, 2005 Gulf Stream Friendship, 2004 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser, 2005 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser, 2008 Gulf Stream Tourmaster, 2008 National Rv Pacifica, 2006 National Rv Tradewinds, 2007 National Rv Tradewinds, 2002 Stallion SLC-900, 2003 Stallion SLC-900, 2004 Stallion SLC-900, 2005 Stallion SLC-900, 2006 Stallion SLC-900, 2007 Stallion SLC-900 |
| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN |
| Recall Summary: Certain motor home chassis equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. This could potentially allow the recirculating balls to escape from the recirculating ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering. ... 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 🔎 |
In the event of a crash, a seat occupant will not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 National Rv Islander, 2006 National Rv Tradewinds, 2005 National Rv Tropi-cal |
| Component: SEAT BELTS |
| Recall Summary: Certain motor homes were not equipped with the proper number of seat belts. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The fuse isolator location presents a risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 National Rv Islander, 2006 National Rv Tradewinds, 2005 National Rv Tropi-cal |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES |
| Recall Summary: On certain motor homes, the fuse that isolates the batteries was not installed in the correct location, leaving the cable unprotected between the fuse and batteries. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2001 National Rv Marlin, 2001 National Rv Tradewinds, 2001 National Rv Tradewinds Ltc |
| Component: TIRES |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 8, 2007 | Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman | 5,949 |
| Jun. 4, 2007 | Equipment:recreational Vehicle | 21,326 |
| Jan. 5, 2006 | Seat Belt | 588 |
| May. 3, 2005 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 336 |
| Jun. 15, 2001 | Tire | 338 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2007 National Rv Tradewinds | 1 |
| 2006 National Rv Tradewinds | 3 |
| 2003 National Rv Tradewinds | 1 |
| 2002 National Rv Tradewinds | 1 |
| 2001 National Rv Tradewinds | 2 |
| 2000 National Rv Tradewinds | 1 |
| 1999 National Rv Tradewinds | 1 |
| 1998 National Rv Tradewinds | 1 |
| 1997 National Rv Tradewinds | 1 |