There have been 5 safety recalls for the National Rv Tropi-cal. 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 Tropi-cal.
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 🔎 |
The tire pressure specified on the certification label for the rear tires should be increased to 110 psi. This will increase the gross load carrying capacity of the tires.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2004 National Rv Tropi-cal, 2005 National Rv Tropi-cal |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: On certain motor homes, depending on the floor plan configuration and options, the actual weight on the rear passenger side tires could exceed the tire capacity for those tires at the current cold inflation pressure setting. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2001 National Rv Dolphin, 2002 National Rv Dolphin, 2002 National Rv Dolphin Lx, 2001 National Rv Seabreeze, 2003 National Rv Seabreeze, 2004 National Rv Seabreeze, 2001 National Rv Seabreeze Lx, 2002 National Rv Seabreeze Lx, 2003 National Rv Seabreeze Lx, 2001 National Rv Seabreeze Sb, 2002 National Rv Seabreeze Sb, 2003 National Rv Seabreeze Sb, 2001 National Rv Seaview, 2001 National Rv Surfside, 2000 National Rv Tropi-cal, 2001 National Rv Tropi-cal |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE WARNING |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jun. 4, 2007 | Equipment:recreational Vehicle | 21,326 |
| Jan. 5, 2006 | Seat Belt | 588 |
| May. 3, 2005 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 336 |
| Jul. 27, 2004 | Equipment:other:labels | 776 |
| Feb. 21, 2003 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Warning | 2,761 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2005 National Rv Tropi-cal | 3 |
| 2004 National Rv Tropi-cal | 1 |
| 2003 National Rv Tropi-cal | 1 |
| 2002 National Rv Tropi-cal | 1 |
| 2001 National Rv Tropi-cal | 2 |
| 2000 National Rv Tropi-cal | 2 |
| 1999 National Rv Tropi-cal | 1 |
| 1998 National Rv Tropi-cal | 1 |
| 1997 National Rv Tropi-cal | 1 |