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2001 National Rv MarlinProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2001 National Rv Marlin, 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 complaints91 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage5kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 22, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 National Rv Marlin has problems

9 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
Tires40
Equipment10
Structure10
Suspension10
Visibility10

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

2 recalls

2001 National Rv Marlin 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.

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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

2001 vs. every other Marlin 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 Marlin median. How we score

'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Marlin owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MARLIN NATIONAL RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES FAILED AS NOTED IN RECALL # 01V203000. NATIONAL RV STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS THE CONTACTS PROBLEM. THEREFORE, THE CONTACT REPLACED THE TIRES HIMSELF. ALSO, NATIONAL RV STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE…
Complaint 10189105 · Apr 27, 2007 · 2,500 miles
I OWN A NATIONAL MARLIN RV AFTER I PURCHASED IT I NOTICED THAT IT HAD 235/80/R22.5 MICHELIN ON THE REAR AND 265/80/R22.5 TOYO ON THE FRONT IN 11/02 I HAD A BLOWOUT ON THE REAR AND IN 01/03 I HAD ANOTHER BLOWOUT ON THE REAR THE SECOND BLOWOUT WAS WHEN I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT CAUSED DAMAGE TO MY…
Complaint 10025239 · Jul 1, 2003 · 6,500 miles
RECALL 01 V 203 000/FMVSS 120 FRONT AXLE WEIGHT RATING, DEALER WANTED TO PUT ON DIFFERENT SIZE TIRES AND ANOTHER BRAND OF TIRES. *AK CONSUMER WANTS ALL TIRES TO BE OF THE SAME BRAND.*ET
Complaint 897679 · Oct 12, 2001

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