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2001 National Rv DolphinProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2001 National Rv Dolphin, most often about the tires. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints31 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage30kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 23, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 National Rv Dolphin has problems

3 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
Tires20
Electrical system11

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

2 recalls

2001 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 →

–no report yet

Brake fluid low warning: lamp

Recall 03V-059 · Feb 21, 2003 · 2,761 vehicles

Risk. IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID…

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

2001 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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In owners' words

What Dolphin owners report

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

INCIDENT 1: MARCH 2005 TRAVELING ON I95 IN MY 2001 NATIONAL TRADEWINDS RV, I EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT OF THE INSIDE RIGHT LEFT TIRE THAT BLEW OUT THE SIDE PANEL OF THE MOTOR COACH. THE TIRE WAS CHANGED. WE CONTINUED HOME. INCIDENT 2: MAY 2005 PURCHASED A NEW SPARE. I NOTICED A BUBBLE ON THE INSIDE…
Complaint 10146627 · Dec 31, 2005
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE TIRES FAILED TO GRIP WHILE DRIVING ON WET SURFACES. *AK *TS THE TIRES FAILED TO GRIP THE ROAD AT NORMAL SPEED AND BRAKING, THE RV SKIDDED WHEN THE CONSUMER TRIED TO BRAKE WHEN HE APPROACHED A TRAFFIC LIGHT *JB
Complaint 10022194 · Jul 10, 2003 · 29,500 miles

Own a 2001 Dolphin?

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