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1999 National Rv TradewindsProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1999 National Rv Tradewinds, 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 complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage22kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 4, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 National Rv Tradewinds 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
Electrical system10
Equipment10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Power train10

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

1 recall

1999 National Rv Tradewinds 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 Tradewinds 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 median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Tradewinds owners report

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

VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THIS CAUSED THE HYDRAULIC TANK TO FALL OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALR ON 4 OCCASIONS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE HYDRAULIC HOSES 3 TIMES, THE ELECTRONIC INFORMATION CENTER AND ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION…
Complaint 10111231 · Apr 25, 2005 · 22,000 miles

Own a 1999 Tradewinds?

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