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2007 National Rv Dolphin

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Sep 6, 2018
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Sep 27, 2007
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2007 National Rv Dolphin, most frequently naming the electrical, interior & seats and exterior lighting categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical125.0%
  • Interior & seats125.0%
  • Exterior lighting125.0%
  • Other / unspecified125.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
07V456000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Sep 27, 2007
1,150 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT'" CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR SIDE MARKER LIGHTS WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE AFFECTED UNITS.
The risk: MISSING SIDE MARKER LIGHTS COULD REDUCE THE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE MISSING SIDE MARKER LIGHTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 8, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NATIONAL RV AT 1-800-999-7260. THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA), AN AGENCY OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, HAS BEEN NOTIFIED THAT NATIONAL RV, INC. AND ITS HOLDING COMPANY, NATIONAL RV HOLDINGS, INC., HAVE FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY. NHTSA HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT OWNERS WHO WISH TO PURSUE CLAIMS RELATED TO SAFETY RECALL REPAIR WORK ON THEIR NATIONAL RV VEHICLES MAY FILE A PROOF OF CLAIM WITH THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE DIVISION. THE CASE NUMBER ASSIGNED TO THIS MATTER IS 07-17941. THE PROOF OF CLAIM FORM AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT THE COURT'S WEBSITE <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.CACB.USCOURTS.GOV>HTTP://WWW.CACB.USCOURTS.GOV</A> . ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE BANKRUPTCY AND ITS PROCEEDINGS MAY ALSO BE FOUND AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.OMNIMGT.COM/NATIONALRV>HTTP://WWW.OMNIMGT.COM/NATIONALRV</A> . NATIONAL RV'S PHONE NUMBER IS (951) 943-6007. INFORMATION ABOUT SAFETY RECALLS ON NATIONAL RV'S PRODUCTS MAY BE FOUND AT WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. THE NHTSA WISHES TO ADVISE OWNERS OF RECALLED PRODUCTS THAT, IN THE INTERESTS OF THEIR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF THE MOTORING PUBLIC, ALL SAFETY RECALL WORK SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON MOTOR VEHICLES AND ITEMS OF EQUIPMENT.
NATIONAL RV, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
06V337000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

Sep 7, 2006
1,324 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH FUEL FILL GROUND CABLES.
The risk: WITHOUT PROPER GROUNDING, AN ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE COULD RESULT DURING FUEL FILL UP, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FIRE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUEL FILL GROUND CABLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NATIONAL RV AT 951-436-3000. THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA), AN AGENCY OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, HAS BEEN NOTIFIED THAT NATIONAL RV, INC. AND ITS HOLDING COMPANY, NATIONAL RV HOLDINGS, INC., HAVE FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY. NHTSA HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT OWNERS WHO WISH TO PURSUE CLAIMS RELATED TO SAFETY RECALL REPAIR WORK ON THEIR NATIONAL RV VEHICLES MAY FILE A PROOF OF CLAIM WITH THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE DIVISION. THE CASE NUMBER ASSIGNED TO THIS MATTER IS 07-17941. THE PROOF OF CLAIM FORM AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT THE COURT'S WEBSITE <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.CACB.USCOURTS.GOV>HTTP://WWW.CACB.USCOURTS.GOV</A> . ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE BANKRUPTCY AND ITS PROCEEDINGS MAY ALSO BE FOUND AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.OMNIMGT.COM/NATIONALRV>HTTP://WWW.OMNIMGT.COM/NATIONALRV</A> . NATIONAL RV'S PHONE NUMBER IS (951) 943-6007. INFORMATION ABOUT SAFETY RECALLS ON NATIONAL RV'S PRODUCTS MAY BE FOUND AT WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. THE NHTSA WISHES TO ADVISE OWNERS OF RECALLED PRODUCTS THAT, IN THE INTERESTS OF THEIR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF THE MOTORING PUBLIC, ALL SAFETY RECALL WORK SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON MOTOR VEHICLES AND ITEMS OF EQUIPMENT.
NATIONAL RV, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

ElectricalInterior & seats
Filed Sep 6, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NATIONAL DOLPHIN RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOCK SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND SHE BECAME LOCKED INSIDE THE RV FOR OVER FIVE HOURS. A LOCKSMITH HAD TO DRILL OUT THE ENTIRE LOCKING MECHANISM TO FREE THE CONTACT FROM THE VEHICLE. THE NATIONAL MANUFACTURER HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS; HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE LOCK SYSTEM (TRIMARK) REFUSED TO TAKE A COMPLAINT FROM THE CONTACT. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000. *TT *BF *TR *AS *TT*JB

NHTSA ID
11124698
Incident
Sep 5, 2018
Mileage
68,000 mi
Exterior lighting
Filed Apr 14, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NATIONAL DOLPHIN RV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE NUMBER 07V456 FOR THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING. THE MANUFACTURER HAS GONE BANKRUPT AND THE CONTACT WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHERE TO HAVE HIS VEHICLE SERVICED. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,500. UPDATED 05/19/08 *BF

NHTSA ID
10224438
Incident
Dec 7, 2007
Other / unspecified
Filed Dec 18, 2006

5000 LB. RECEIVER HITCH ATTACHMENT FAILURE. RECEIVER HITCH ATTACHED TO MOTOR HOME CHASSIS WITH 4 RIVET TYPE FASTENERS. THESE FASTENERS HAVE WORKED LOOSE IN LESS THAN 32 MONTHS AND 14000 MILES. THEY CAN NOT BE TIGHTENED. THE LOOSENESS HAS CAUSED THE HOLES IN THE CHASSIS TO ELONGATE. IF THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN DISCOVERED BY A UTAH HIGHWAY PATROLMAN, THE RECEIVER HITCH COULD HAVE COME LOOSE FROM THE MOTOR HOME. BECAUSE THE SAFETY CABLES ARE ATTACHED TO THIS ATTACHMENT AND NOT THE CHASSIS, COMPLETE FAILURE WOULD HAVE ALLOWED THE TOWED VEHICLE TO ALSO BECOME COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE MOTOR HOME. IF THIS CATASTROPHIC INCIDENT SHOULD OCCUR, INJURY OR FATALITY COULD OCCUR DUE TO THE TOWED VEHICLE MOVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT A DRIVER. TEMPORARY REPAIRS WERE MADE BY WELDING THE RECEIVER HITCH ASSEMBLY DIRECTLY TO THE MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. PHOTOGRAPHS OR THE MOTOR HOME ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. NATIONAL RV, INC. HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THIS PROBLEM AND THAT I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT. THE HAVE NOT RESPONDED TO MY LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE COMPANY EXCEPT TO SAY THEY WOULD LOOK INTO THE MATTER. DUE TO THE SEVERITY OF THE PROBLEM, I FEEL THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. I FEEL A CURE FOR THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE EXPEDITED BY NATIONAL RV. PLEASE NOTE, I HAVE SENT 2 LETTERS TO NATIONAL AS WELL AS PHOTOS OF THE PROBLEM AND THE REPAIRS. THE MODEL OF THIS MOTOR HOME IS A DOLPHIN LX 6355 AND IS NOT IN THE NHTSA DATABASE. *JB

NHTSA ID
10176398
Incident
Sep 27, 2006
Mileage
14,723 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

30407

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NATIONAL RV INC. - DOLPHINS BUILT FROM JAN. 2006 TO AUG. 2007 ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH REAR SIDE MARKER LIGHT AND REFLECTOR INSTALLED PER FMVSS 108. FMVSS 108 REQUIRES ONE MARKER LIGHT AND REFLECTOR ON EACH SIDE OF VEHICLES AT THE REAR. *NJ

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

National Rv Dolphin by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2008010—
2007Viewing320—
2006320—
2005500—
2003910—
2002220—
2001320—
2000410—
1999210—
1998410—
1997110—
1996300—
1986010—
1985020—
1984010—
1983010—
1982010—
1981010—
1980010—
1979010—
1978010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.