National RV Islander, Tradewinds, TROPI-CAL (2005-2006): Electrical system
Recall 05V196000 · May 3, 2005 · National Rv, Inc.
336
vehicles affected
336
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05V196000
- Date
- May 3, 2005
- Maker
- National Rv, Inc.
- Units affected
- 336
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery > Cables
- Model years
- 2005-2006
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
THE FUSE ISOLATOR LOCATION PRESENTS A RISK OF A FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE FUSE ISOLATOR WITHIN 18" OF THE BATTERIES, PROTECTING THE CABLE BETWEEN THE FUSE AND BATTERIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 8, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NATIONAL RV AT 800-999-7260. 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
3 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| National RV | Islander | 2006 |
| National RV | Tradewinds | 2006 |
| National RV | Tropi-Cal | 2005 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 05V196000?
3 models: National RV Islander (2006), National RV Tradewinds (2006), National RV Tropi-Cal (2005), about 336 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 05V196000?
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE FUSE ISOLATOR WITHIN 18" OF THE BATTERIES, PROTECTING THE CABLE BETWEEN THE FUSE AND BATTERIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 8, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NATIONAL RV AT 800-999-7260. AND ITS HOLDING COMPANY, NATIONAL RV HOLDINGS, INC., HAVE FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY. THE CASE NUMBER.
What can happen?
THE FUSE ISOLATOR LOCATION PRESENTS A RISK OF A FIRE.
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.