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2001 National Rv TradewindsProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2001 National Rv Tradewinds, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints22 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage6kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 17, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 National Rv Tradewinds has problems

2 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
Equipment11
Exterior lighting11
Service brakes, hydraulic11
Visibility11

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

2 recalls

2001 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

2001 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 engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

OUR 2001 TRADEWINDS LTC MOTORHOME CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED TO THE GROUND. THE FIRE APPEARED TO START WHERE THE EXHAUST PIPE EXITS THE FIBERGLASS SIDE OF THE MOTORHOME, AT THE RIGHT REAR. INVESTIGATION INTO THE EXACT CAUSE OF THE FIRE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED, DUE TO THE EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE FROM THE…
Complaint 10203156 · Sep 17, 2007 · 64,000 miles
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE ENTIRE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILED. ALSO THE AUTOMATIC STEPS THAT EXTENDED OUT WHEN THE DOOR OPENED FAILED TO WORK AND CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO SUFFER BRUISED KNEES AND PALMS. ALSO AT 55 MPH THE ENGINE STARTED SMOKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER…
Complaint 10057335 · Mar 3, 2004 · 6,320 miles

Own a 2001 Tradewinds?

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