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2003 National Rv Rage'n Rvt

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.
2
Latest Dec 6, 2007
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.
1
Latest Dec 23, 2002
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.
0
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.
0

Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2003 National Rv Rage'n Rvt, most frequently naming the body & structure category. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

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

  • Body & structure2100.0%

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

1 campaign 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
02V344000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK

Dec 23, 2002
733 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN TRAILERS, THE BRACKETS, THAT SUPPORT AN AUXILIARY GASOLINE FUEL TANK ATTACHED TO EACH TRAILER FOR FUELING OFF-ROAD TYPE VEHICLES, MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE TANK TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ROAD SURFACE.
The risk: THE FUEL TANK COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER AND/OR COULD RESULT IN A FIRE OR CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NATIONAL RV AT 1-800-322-6007, EXTENSION 4227. 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

Body & structure
Filed Dec 6, 2007

EXCESSIVE FRAME FLEX WHICH HAS CAUSED FRAME FAILURES IN OTHER TOY HAULERS LIKE MINE. MY FRAME HAS NOT FAILED YET BUT THE FLEXING HAS CAUSED A SEPARATION OF THE FRONT WALL FROM THE CABINETS WHICH ARE ATTACHED TO IT. *TR

NHTSA ID
10211014
Incident
Nov 28, 2007
Body & structure
Filed Nov 13, 2007

MY WIFE NOTICED THE CABINETS SEPARATING FROM THE INTERIOR WALL OF OUR 5TH WHEEL TRAILER IN THE BEDROOM(FRONT). I TOOK THE TRAILER TO NATIONALRV IN PERRIS,CA & WAS TOLD THERE WAS ALOT OF FLEX UP FRONT CAUSING THE DAMAGE. ALSO TOLD WAS THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE INSPECTED AND THAT IT MIGHT BE UNSAFE TO TOW. IT IS A 2003 RAGENRVT TOY BOX WITH A LIPPERT FRAME. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY & THAT ALL COSTS I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH THIS FRAME & THE COMPANY IS WELL AWARE OF IT. *TR

NHTSA ID
10208853
Incident
Oct 6, 2007