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2002 National Rv IslanderProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2002 National Rv Islander, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Equipment

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 4, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 National Rv Islander has problems

1 complaint 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
Equipment10

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

2 recalls

2002 National Rv Islander 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

2002 vs. every other Islander 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 Islander median. How we score

'00'01'02'03'04'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Islander owners report

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

TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING THE RECALL IN THE GOOD SAMS MAGAZINE FOR DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL#RM2852, SERIAL # [PHONE]. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SEAVIEW RV BY NATIONAL. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE COOLING COIL IN THE DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR DUE TO A LEAK ON JANUARY 12, 2006. *AK
Complaint 10177344 · Dec 29, 2006

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