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1999 National Rv Seaview

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.
3
Latest Sep 27, 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.
2
Latest Jun 4, 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 1999 National Rv Seaview, most frequently naming the body & structure, driver assistance and suspension categories. 2 safety recalls have 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 & structure133.3%
  • Driver assistance133.3%
  • Suspension133.3%

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
07V230000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Jun 4, 2007
21,326 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
The risk: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy: NATIONAL RV WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST OWNERS IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR NATIONAL RV AT 1-800-999-7260, EXT. 4335. 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 WWW.CACB.USCOURTS.GOV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE BANKRUPTCY AND ITS PROCEEDINGS MAY ALSO BE FOUND AT WWW.OMNIMGT.COM/NATIONALRV. 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
99V279000

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

Oct 14, 1999
2,950 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A MODEL 1546 LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) TANK INSTALLED. THE TANK BRACKET CAN FAIL AND COULD SUBSEQUENTLY DETACH COMPLETELY FROM THE VEHICLE.
The risk: THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL BOLT-ON BRACKETS.
NATIONAL RV, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Driver assistance
Filed Sep 27, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 NATIONAL RV SEA VIEW. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TWICE AND CALLED THREE OTHER DEALERS. NONE OF THE DEALERS DISCONNECTED THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH AND ALL OF THEM STATED THAT THE PART WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL JANUARY OF 2008. THE ENGINE SIZE AND RECALL NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,837.

NHTSA ID
10204258
Incident
Sep 26, 2007
Body & structure
Filed Aug 30, 2004

THE FRONT OF THE MOTOR HOME SEPARATED AND FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VERTICAL BAR FRAME CRACKED AT THE BOTTOM. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BAR FRAME, BUT DID NOT PROVIDE AN EXPLANATION ON WHAT CAUSED THE CRACK. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT THE CRACK OCCURRED BECAUSE THE MATERIAL OF THE FRAME BAR WAS MADE OF FLIMSY MATERIAL. *AK THE WINDSHIELD ALSO BECAME SEPARATED FROM THE WINDOW FRAME ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AND CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD. THE DASH WAS ALSO RATTLING. *SC *JB

NHTSA ID
10087292
Incident
Jun 29, 2004
Mileage
28,000 mi
Suspension
Filed Jun 25, 2002

WHENEVER VEHICLE RAN OVER A ROUGH ROAD/ POT HOLES OR BUMPS, IT CAUSED REAR WHEELS TO WANDER ACROSS THE ROAD. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK THE SWAYING OF THE VEHICLE CAUSED THE SWAY BAR TO BREAK. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE MADE THE VEHICLE HANDLED BETTER BUT THERE WERE STILL PROBLEMS. WHEN CHECKED, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE SPRINGS WERE ONLY RATED FOR 9,300 LBS. THE REAR AXLE IS RATED AT 11,00 LBS. *JG

NHTSA ID
8012529
Incident
Feb 15, 2001

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

National Rv Seaview by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2002010—
2001120—
2000110—
1999Viewing320—
1998020—

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.