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1998 National Rv Tropi-calProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1998 National Rv Tropi-cal, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Equipment

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 4, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 National Rv Tropi-cal 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
Equipment10
Vehicle speed control10

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

1 recall

1998 National Rv Tropi-cal 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

1998 vs. every other Tropi-cal 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 Tropi-cal median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Tropi-cal owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A DOMETIC RM7732 (NA). THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG AMMONIA ODOR AND NOTICED THAT THE BACK OF THE REFRIGERATOR WAS COVERED WITH YELLOW RESIDUE. THE REFRIGERATOR WAS TURNED OFF. THE DEALER REPLACED THE REFRIGERATOR DUE TO CRACKS THAT WERE LEAKING COOLANT. HE RECEIVED A RECALL…
Complaint 10215752 · Jan 23, 2008

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