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2006 National Rv DolphinProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2006 National Rv Dolphin, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage12kExterior lighting, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 13, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 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
Exterior lighting30

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

2 recalls

2006 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

Exterior lighting

Recall 07V-456 · Sep 27, 2007 · 1,150 vehicles

Risk. MISSING SIDE MARKER LIGHTS COULD REDUCE THE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Recall 06V-337 · Sep 7, 2006 · 1,324 vehicles

Risk. WITHOUT PROPER GROUNDING, AN ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE COULD RESULT DURING FUEL FILL UP, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO 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

2006 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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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What Dolphin owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V456 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). HE CALLED SEVERAL DEALERS AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE FOR FREE BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY. THE DEALER WOULD BE…
Complaint 10237979 · Aug 13, 2008 · 9,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V456000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). HE COULD NOT GET IN TOUCH WITH THE MANUFACTURER; THEREFORE, HE NOTIFIED A DOLPHIN DEALER 60 MILES AWAY WHO INDICATED THAT NATIONAL RV WENT OUT OF BUSINESS…
Complaint 10220242 · Mar 6, 2008
I RECEIVED A RECALL,NHTSA # 07V-456, RELATED TO MY 2006 NATIONAL RV ON 11-9-07. I CONTACTED THE SELLING DEALER & WAS INFORMED THE COMPANY WAS NO LONGER IN BUSINESS, AND THAT PARTS TO REPAIR THE RECALL WERE UN-AVAILABLE. THIS RECALL HAS TO DO WITH THE LIGHTING ON THE VEHICLE, AND WE ARE CONCERNED…
Complaint 10212713 · Dec 26, 2007 · 15,324 miles

Own a 2006 Dolphin?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.