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1999 National Rv SEA ViewProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1999 National Rv SEA View, most often about the structure. 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 mileage28kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 27, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 National Rv SEA View 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
Structure10
Suspension10
Vehicle speed control10

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

2 recalls

1999 National Rv SEA View 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

1999 vs. every other SEA View 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 View median. How we score

'98'99'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What SEA View owners report

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

THE FRONT OF THE MOTOR HOME SEPARATED AND FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VERTICAL BAR FRAME CRACKED AT THE BOTTOM. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BAR FRAME, BUT DID NOT PROVIDE AN EXPLANATION ON WHAT CAUSED THE CRACK. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT THE CRACK OCCURRED BECAUSE THE MATERIAL OF THE…
Complaint 10087292 · Aug 30, 2004 · 28,000 miles

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