National Rv National Rv 1999
Model National Rv made in 1999 by National Rv got 23 consumer complains as well as 1 investigation. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and equipment. The car had one investigation (seats).
Model 1999
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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SEATS | ||||||
PE99048 | NATIONAL R.V. INC. | 07/27/1999 | 01/11/2000 | UNSECURED PASSENGER SEAT | ||
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Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
1 | 05/25/1999 | ||
Generator continues to run after consumer hit the stop switch. nlm | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
07/16/1999 | 1 | 05/25/1999 | |
Circuit breaker tripped. nlm | |||
EQUIPMENT | |||
1 | 05/25/1999 | ||
Propane gas detector sounding for no reason. nlm | |||
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
07/16/1999 | 1 | 05/25/1999 | |
Air conditioner did not cool the vehicle. nlm | |||
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | |||
1 | 05/25/1999 | ||
Toilet clogged due to offset design of toilet dump and holding tank entrance. nlm | |||
PARKING BRAKE | |||
07/31/1999 | 1 | 05/25/1999 | |
Parking brake pump shorted causing the brake to not release. nlm | |||
PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - HYDRAULIC - ACTUATOR | |||
07/20/1999 | 4028 | 4 | 07/09/1999 |
L999 chevrolet chassis/national rv-surfside model | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
03/03/2004 | 25944 | 1 | 04/09/2001 |
While driving at 60 mph, the automatic transmission failed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the technician determined the rv needed a new transmission. *ak the transmission was replaced. (model/dolphin) *sc *jb | |||
07/20/1999 | 4028 | 4 | 07/09/1999 |
L999 chevrolet chassis/national rv-surfside model | |||
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
07/30/1999 | 1 | 05/25/1999 | |
Rear seal to the differential blew and was leaking while driving. nlm | |||
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY | |||
08/05/1999 | 1 | 05/25/1999 | |
The shift lever would not move after several attempts it finally went into overdrive with about 20lbs of pressure. nlm | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
07/20/1999 | 4028 | 4 | 07/09/1999 |
L999 chevrolet chassis/national rv-surfside model | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
07/26/2000 | 10 | 07/01/2000 | |
After numerous brake repairs, the right tag axle broke off at 65 mph (was said to be a bearing failure due to a maintainance issue). had brake system evaluated and was found to have a brake line obstruction not releasing the brakes. resulting in dragging all brakes which caused the tag axle failure and all the brake repairs. but chevrolet says the failures are due to being overweight. the coach weighs 18,400 lbs. national rv says it can weigh up to 19,500 lbs but chevrolet says the chassis is only rated at 16,500 lbs. national rv refused to warranty any chassis parts made by chevrolet and chevrolet refuses to warranty anything due to being overweight. the results is that we feel that this vehicle is unsafe and should be removed from the highway by one or both factories.*ak | |||
STEERING | |||
05/26/1999 | 1 | 05/25/1999 | |
Steering felt very loose and consumer was having trouble holding vehicle in lane (wander). nlm | |||
07/12/1999 | |||
The front end of surfside rv floats. the steering is erratic. keeps drifting into other lane. this happens when speed is 55 or more. vehicle not controllable. have to constantly fight steering wheel.mjs | |||
STRUCTURE | |||
1 | 05/25/1999 | ||
Design structure of vehicle causes exhaust pipes and generator to drag on minimal driveway aprons damaging pipes and storage doors. nlm | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||
07/20/1999 | 4028 | 4 | 07/09/1999 |
L999 chevrolet chassis/national rv-surfside model | |||
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
07/26/2000 | 10 | 07/01/2000 | |
After numerous brake repairs, the right tag axle broke off at 65 mph (was said to be a bearing failure due to a maintainance issue). had brake system evaluated and was found to have a brake line obstruction not releasing the brakes. resulting in dragging all brakes which caused the tag axle failure and all the brake repairs. but chevrolet says the failures are due to being overweight. the coach weighs 18,400 lbs. national rv says it can weigh up to 19,500 lbs but chevrolet says the chassis is only rated at 16,500 lbs. national rv refused to warranty any chassis parts made by chevrolet and chevrolet refuses to warranty anything due to being overweight. the results is that we feel that this vehicle is unsafe and should be removed from the highway by one or both factories.*ak | |||
SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) | |||
1 | 05/25/1999 | ||
Levelers leaking. nlm | |||
TIRES | |||
1 | |||
Michelin, model xrv, tire size 23580r22.5 inner dual on left side blewout while traveling 55 mph. wheel well shot out like a cannon with such force. *ak vehicle is a tradewinds by national rv. *slc | |||
1 | |||
While driving the right rear inside tire, left rear inside tire and left outside rear tire blewout simultaneously and causing damage to the vehicle, consumer was able to maintain control of the vehile (michelin). nlm | |||
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
1 | 05/25/1999 | ||
Pieces of white foam coming out of the air ducts. nlm | |||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
12/01/1999 | 10000 | 12 | 07/26/1999 |
Windshield cracked and popped out of the frame on both sides. dealership replaced the windshield, but the problem recurred. the windshield had two pieces of glass. *ak the consumer feels the windshields are poorly designed (1999 national rv tradwinds). *nm |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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FL | PANAMA CITY | 32404 | SUMMERBREEZE | |
FL | VENICE | 34292 | BATES RV | |
TX | GARLAND | 75238 | R AND K CAMPING CENTER | 972-276-7637 |