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NHTSA 01V285📅 Sep 21, 2001

2000–2002 National RV Palisades & 2001–2002 National RV Seabreeze + 1 more recall: trailer hitch

⚠️ What's wrong

Vehicle description: fifth wheel trailers. The trailer pin box steel structure could fail at the welds or tubular steel structure due to fatigue.

💥 The risk

This could lead to separation of the steel tubes comprising the gooseneck and partial or complete detachment of the pin box connection between the tow vehicle and the fifth wheel gooseneck steel structure.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will reinforce the gooseneck structural steel assembly. Owner notification began october 17, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact national rv at 1-800-439-3653. The national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA), an agency of the united states department of transportation, has been notified that national rv, inc. And its holding company, national rv holdings, inc., have filed for bankruptcy. NHTSA has been advised that owners who wish to pursue claims related to safety recall repair work on their national rv vehicles may file a proof of claim with the united states bankruptcy court for the central district of california, riverside division. 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 http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov . Additional information about the bankruptcy and its proceedings may also be found at http://www.omnimgt.com/nationalrv . National rv's phone number is (951) 943-6007. Information about safety recalls on national rv's products may be found at www.safercar.gov. The NHTSA wishes to advise owners of recalled products that, in the interests of their safety and the safety of the motoring public, all safety recall work should be performed on motor vehicles and items of equipment.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
01V285000
Manufacturer
NATIONAL RV, INC.
Vehicles affected
1,272
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Owner phone
1-800-439-3653
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 17, 2001
Built
Feb 1, 1998 – Aug 31, 2001
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 01V285 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 01V285?

2000–2002 National RV Palisades & 2001–2002 National RV Seabreeze + 1 more. 1,272 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized National RV dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-439-3653.