National RV Dolphin, Dolphin LX, Seabreeze, Seabreeze LX and 4 more (2000-2004): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 03V059000 · Feb 21, 2003 · National Rv Inc.
2,761
vehicles affected
2,761
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03V059000
- Date
- Feb 21, 2003
- Maker
- National Rv Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,761
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Brake fluid low warning > Lamp
- Model years
- 2000-2004
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPOSITION A LIGHT BULT FROM ONE SOCKET TO ANOTHER, AND REATTACH A WIRE FROM ONE CONNECTOR TO ANOTHER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 2, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NATIONAL RV AT 1-800-439-3653. AND ITS HOLDING COMPANY, NATIONAL RV HOLDINGS, INC., HAVE FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY. THE CASE NUMBER ASSIGNED TO THIS MATTER IS 07-17941. THE PROOF OF CLAIM FORM AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT THE COURT'S WEBSITE <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.CACB.USCOURTS.GOV>HTTP://WWW.CACB.USCOURTS.GOV</A> . ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE BANKRUPTCY AND ITS PROCEEDINGS MAY ALSO BE FOUND AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.OMNIMGT.COM/NATIONALRV>HTTP://WWW.OMNIMGT.COM/NATIONALRV</A> . NATIONAL RV'S PHONE NUMBER IS (951) 943-6007.
Vehicles covered
8 models, 16 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| National RV | Dolphin | 2001-2002 |
| National RV | Dolphin LX | 2002 |
| National RV | Seabreeze | 2001, 2003-2004 |
| National RV | Seabreeze LX | 2001-2003 |
| National RV | Seabreeze SB | 2001-2003 |
| National RV | Seaview | 2001 |
| National RV | Surfside | 2001 |
| National RV | Tropi-Cal | 2000-2001 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 03V059000?
8 models: National RV Dolphin (2001-2002), National RV Dolphin LX (2002), National RV Seabreeze (2001, 2003-2004) and 5 more, about 2,761 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 03V059000?
DEALERS WILL REPOSITION A LIGHT BULT FROM ONE SOCKET TO ANOTHER, AND REATTACH A WIRE FROM ONE CONNECTOR TO ANOTHER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 2, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NATIONAL RV AT 1-800-439-3653. AND ITS HOLDING COMPANY, NATIONAL RV HOLDINGS, INC., HAVE FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY. THE CASE NUMBER ASSIGNED.
What can happen?
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.
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; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.