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1998 National Rv DolphinProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1998 National Rv Dolphin, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage54kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 23, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 National Rv Dolphin has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility20
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1998 National Rv Dolphin recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-230 · Jun 4, 2007 · 21,326 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with National Rv.

Best & worst years

1998 vs. every other Dolphin year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Dolphin median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Dolphin owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 NATIONAL DOLPHIN RV MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RUBBER SEALING AROUND THE DUAL PANE WINDOWS IN THE VEHICLE WERE SEEPING OUT. THE SEAL WAS BROKEN WHICH CAUSED THE WINDOWS TO FALL OUT. THE COMPANY THAT MADE THE WINDOWS WILL NOT SEAL OR REPAIR THE WINDOWS. THE…
Complaint 10392608 · Mar 23, 2011 · 77,000 miles

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