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2001 National Rv PalisadesProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2001 National Rv Palisades, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 19, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 National Rv Palisades has problems

2 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
Electrical system10
Equipment10
Tires10
Trailer hitches10

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

1 recall

2001 National Rv Palisades 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

Trailer hitches

Recall 01V-285 · Sep 5, 2001 · 1,272 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE STEEL TUBES COMPRISING THE GOOSENECK AND PARTIAL OR COMPLETE DETACHMENT OF THE PIN BOX CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TOW VEHICLE…

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 Palisades 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 Palisades median. How we score

'99'00'01'02'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Palisades owners report

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

VEHICLE HAS REAR SLIDES WHICH WILL NOT RETRACT. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO FOUND THE 5TH WHEELER HAD AN IMPROPER SIZE WIRE RUNNING FROM THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT TO THE REAR SLIDE-OUT, RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT AMP TO THE MOTOR, CAUSING THE PROBLEM WITH THE RETRACTION. *JG
Complaint 565279 · Apr 19, 2002

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