CarRecallWatchThe 2001 National RV Marlin has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (4 reports).
2Recalls
9Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2001 National RV Marlin recalls
Most common 2001 National RV Marlin problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL NUMBER NDR1292 (NA). THE REFRIGERATOR LEAKED AMMONIA FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AND WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE MODEL WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06E076000 (EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE). THE CONSUMER STATED HE DOES NOT HAVE THE MOTORHOME. UPDATED
RUST ON THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THEIR MOTOR HOME. CONSUMER STATES THAT THEY WERE GOING TO DO THE REPAIR THEMSELVES BECAUSE DEALER WOULDN'T HELP. WHEN CONSUMER WAS UNDER THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THE ENTIRE UNDER FRAME WAS RUSTED. *KB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MARLIN NATIONAL RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES FAILED AS NOTED IN RECALL # 01V203000. NATIONAL RV STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS THE CONTACTS PROBLEM. THEREFORE, THE CONTACT REPLACED THE TIRES HIMSELF. ALSO, NATIONAL RV STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL BECAUSE IT WAS 37 FEET, AND THE RECALL PERTAINED TO 39 FOOT VEHICLE'S. THE CONTACT HAD A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED ON THE TIRES, AND DISCOVERED THAT THEY WERE UNDERRATED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 75,000, AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,500. *AK UPDATED 07/06/07 *TR
FRONT AXLE WEIGHT RATING 01V203000 RECALL REPAIRS FAILED TO CORRECT THE DEFECT. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO HAUL ANY WEIGHT IN THE MOTOR HOME. ALSO FRONT END BOTTOMED OUT, AND WHEN MAKING A TURN MOTOR HOME FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO RUN OFF THE ROAD. RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED BEFORE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE MOTOR HOME. CONSUMER DID NOT KNOW THE NAME OF THE DEALERSHIP THAT PERFORMED RECALL REPAIRS. *AK
THE TIME DELAY ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DOES NOT PROPERLY OPERATE CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO OPERATE AT A FAST PACE. THE DRIVER HAS TO MANUALLY TURN THE WIPERS ON AND OFF TO INCREASE VISIBILITY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER.*PH THIS MOTOR HOME WAS BUILT BY NATIONAL RV. IT HAS A SPARTAN CHASSIS. NEITHER ONE WILL HELP FIX THE CONSUMERS RV. THE CONSUMER NOW HAS IT AT SOUTH TERMS FREIGHT LINER. THEY SAY THE PROBLEM WAS IN THE WIRING WHEN IT WAS BUILT. THEY HAVE CALLED SPARTAN MOTORS, BUT THEY WILL NOT CALL BACK. *CB *JB
2001 National RV Marlin questions
Does the 2001 National RV Marlin have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2001 National RV Marlin: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Tires. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 National RV Marlin?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (4), Unknown Or Other (1), Visibility (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 National RV Marlin has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.