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2001 National Rv Tradewinds LTCProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2001 National Rv Tradewinds LTC, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints32 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage42kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 13, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 National Rv Tradewinds LTC 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
Engine and engine cooling22
Steering21

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

1 recall

2001 National Rv Tradewinds LTC 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.

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 Tradewinds LTC 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 Tradewinds LTC median. How we score

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

What Tradewinds LTC owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

LOSS OF MOTOR HOME DUE TO EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILURE. THE CHROME EXHAUST TIP LOOSENED FROM THE FLEXIBLE EXHAUST PIPE CAUSING HOT GASES TO LEAK AND CAUSE A FIRE BY EXPOSURE OF THE HOT GASES TO THE COACH BODY WORK. 4 OTHER 2001 TRADEWINDS LTC HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN THE SAME DEFECT, FIRE. *NM
Complaint 10159691 · Jun 13, 2006 · 33,000 miles
THIS CLASS A DIESEL MOTOR HOME (RV) CAUGHT FIRE. THE ORIGIN WAS THE REAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS OCCURRED AFTER 3 PREVIOUS INCIDENTS WHERE THE SEALS IN THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED.*AK
Complaint 10114231 · Mar 17, 2005 · 50,000 miles

Own a 2001 Tradewinds LTC?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.