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2004 National Rv SEA BreezeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2004 National Rv SEA Breeze, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints70 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage27kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 3, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 National Rv SEA Breeze has problems

7 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
Service brakes, hydraulic40
Suspension20
Equipment10
Service brakes, electric10
Structure10
Tires10

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

1 recall

2004 National Rv SEA Breeze 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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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

2004 vs. every other SEA Breeze 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 SEA Breeze median. How we score

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

What SEA Breeze owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NATIONAL RV SEABREEZE RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V059000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: SWITCHES:BRAKE WARNING) AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE ROTORS WERE FRACTURED…
Complaint 10380144 · Feb 3, 2011 · 26,776 miles
I WAS TAKING MY 2004 NATIONAL DOLPHIN RV TO BE SERVICED IN OCALA FLORIDA. IT HAS VERY LOW MILEAGE ON VEHICLE (12,800) AND WHILE ENROUTE, I FELT THE VEHICLE BEGIN SHAKING FROM THE CHASSIS AREA, SO I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN AND PULL OVER. I FOUND THAT I DID NOT HAVE ANY BREAKS, EVEN WHEN I…
Complaint 10261744 · Mar 13, 2009 · 12,790 miles
TOOK MOTORHOME (WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS) TO GET GAS, APPROX 5 MILES. GOT GAS AND RETURNED. LITTLE TRAFFIC, FLAT ROAD, 45 MPH. UPON RETURN, BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE SMOKING. THIS FOLLOWS PREVIOUS FAILURES OF BOTH REAR BRAKES. MOTORHOME HAS LESS THAN 24,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED,…
Complaint 10237294 · Aug 6, 2008 · 23,400 miles

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