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2006 National Rv SurfsideProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 National Rv Surfside, 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 complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 National Rv Surfside 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
Tires10

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

2 recalls

2006 National Rv Surfside 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

Exterior lighting

Recall 07V-456 · Sep 27, 2007 · 1,150 vehicles

Risk. MISSING SIDE MARKER LIGHTS COULD REDUCE THE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Recall 06V-337 · Sep 7, 2006 · 1,324 vehicles

Risk. WITHOUT PROPER GROUNDING, AN ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE COULD RESULT DURING FUEL FILL UP, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO 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

2006 vs. every other Surfside 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 Surfside median. How we score

'99'00'01'06'07'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Surfside owners report

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

CONSUMER STATES SIDEWALL BLOWOUT ON THE DRIVER'S FRONT TIRE OF RV *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE TIRE WAS CHANGE, THEY PROCEEDED TO THEIR DESTINATION, WHEN SUDDENLY THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE HAD A SIMILAR SIDEWALL BLOWOUT ABOUT 30 MILES DOWN THE ROAD. THE HUBCAP WAS DAMAGED AND THERE WAS SOME…
Complaint 10362029 · Oct 22, 2010

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