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2003 National Rv TradewindsProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2003 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 complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 1, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 National Rv Tradewinds 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
Electrical system11
Equipment11

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

1 recall

2003 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

2003 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

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  • 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.

2003 TRADEWINDS NATIONAL, PULLING OVER TO PARK WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING FROM THE REAR AND CAUGHT FIRE. BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0518-91)*JB
Complaint 10364509 · Nov 1, 2010

Own a 2003 Tradewinds?

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