National RV Tradewinds recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the National RV Tradewinds, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Aug 8, 2007Crash risk2005–2007 Craftsmen Golden Falcon, 2005–2007 Craftsmen Limbusine, 2005–2007 Craftsmen Tour Looper and 14 other models — Steering
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH ZF MODEL 8018 STEERING GEARS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE INCORRECT RECIRCULATING BALL SPACER. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY ALLOW THE RECIRCULATING BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATING BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.
07V343000 · 6K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Jun 4, 2007Fire risk2003 National RV Blaze'n, 2000–2001 National RV Caribbean, 1997–2003 National RV Dolphin and 18 other models — Equipment
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.
07V230000 · 21K units · NATIONAL RV, INC.
- Jan 5, 2006Crash risk2006 National RV Islander, 2006 National RV Tradewinds, 2005 National RV Tropi-Cal — Seat Belts
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE PROPER NUMBER OF SEAT BELTS.
06V002000 · 588 units · NATIONAL RV, INC.
- May 3, 2005Fire risk2006 National RV Islander, 2006 National RV Tradewinds, 2005 National RV Tropi-Cal — Electrical System
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.
05V196000 · 336 units · NATIONAL RV, INC.
- Jun 15, 2001Safety2001 National RV Marlin, 2001 National RV Tradewinds, 2001 National RV Tradewinds LTC — Tires
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE FRONT AXLE WEIGHT RATING (FAWR) IS INADEQUATE.
01V203000 · 338 units · NATIONAL RV, INC.