National recalls and safety
9 recalls since 1971 · 7 owner complaints since 1996
9
vehicle recalls since 1971
9
vehicle recalls since 1971
National has had 9 vehicle recalls since 1971, covering 2,970 vehicles as reported. There were no National recalls in 2025. The National Escort has the most recalls (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
0
2026 so far
0
All recalls
9
Since 1971
Units affected
2,970
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
0
None in the data
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Recalls per year
National vehicle recalls each year since 1971, and the vehicles they covered
National models
9 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escort | 2 | 206 | 1 | - |
| Dolphin | 1 | 212 | 2 | - |
| Commuter Van | 1 | 105 | 0 | - |
| Dolphin 32-D | 1 | 95 | 0 | - |
| E350 | 1 | 1,237 | 0 | - |
| Escort III | 1 | 64 | 0 | - |
| Limousine | 1 | 1,042 | 0 | - |
| National Motor | 1 | 9 | 0 | - |
| National | 0 | 0 | 4 | - |
What can go wrong
National recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
National recalls by component
- Equipment4 · 406 units
- Fuel system, other1 · 212 units
- Latches/locks/linkages1 · 9 units
- Seat belts1 · 1,042 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 64 units
- Structure1 · 1,237 units
Latest National recalls
The newest of 9. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 1994 | National Dolphin (1993-1994): Fuel system, otherNo. 94V009000 | Fire | 212 |
| Jul 19, 1993 | National Dolphin 32-D (1993): EquipmentNo. 93V120000 | Other or not stated | 95 |
| Mar 21, 1991 | National Escort III (1988-1989): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 91V045000 | Crash risk | 64 |
| Feb 2, 1990 | National Commuter VAN (1989-1990): EquipmentNo. 90V022000 | Other or not stated | 105 |
| Nov 14, 1989 | National Limousine (1985-1989): Seat beltsNo. 89V200000 | Crash risk | 1,042 |
| Jan 12, 1987 | Atlantic E350; National E350 (1984-1986): StructureNo. 87V001000 | Poisoning | 1,237 |
| Dec 16, 1982 | National Escort (1980-1981): EquipmentNo. 82V129000 | Other or not stated | 116 |
| Jun 25, 1981 | National Escort (1980-1981): EquipmentNo. 81V077000 | Other or not stated | 90 |
| Apr 13, 1971 | National National Motor (1968-1970): Latches/locks/linkagesNo. 71V057000 | Other or not stated | 9 |
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Questions and answers
Which National models have the most recalls?
The Escort (2), the Dolphin (1) and the Commuter Van (1) have the most recalls since 1971. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common National recall problem?
Equipment: 4 of the 9 National recalls, followed by fuel system, other (1).
What do National owners complain about most?
Tires, named in 3 of the 7 safety complaints National owners filed since 1996, then parking brake (2). One complaint can name several components.
Are there do-not-drive recalls for National?
No National recall in the data tells owners not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Makes and models are written as published.