2000 National RV Surf Side Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2000 National RV Surf Side recalls

Most common 2000 National RV Surf Side problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Structure	1
Equipment	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1

What owners report

2010-12-03, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NATIONAL RV SURFSIDE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE BRAKES SUDDENLY ENGAGED AND THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES WERE VERY HOT AFTER THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKES WERE LOCKING UP AND OVERHEATING. HE WAS NOTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 04V084000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 40,000. UPDATED 02/07/11 *BF

2007-01-30, Equipment
ON 1/27/07 WHILE DRIVING WITH MY FAMILY ON MY 2000 NATIONAL RV SURFSIDE WE STARTED SMELLING PROPANE GAS, AT FIRST WE THOUGHT IT WAS COMING FROM THE STOVE. WE CHECKED IT AND FOUND NOTHING, WHEN WE MADE IT TO OUR DESTINATION AS I GOT OFF THE RV I SMELL PROPANE GAS IN THE EXTERIOR SO DECIDED TO CHECK THE TANK. WHEN I OPENED THE PROPANE DEPARTMENT I HEARD THE TANK HISSING, SO I THOUGHT MAYBE A FITTING HAD COME LOOSE, BUT AFTER CHECKING THE TANK WITH SOAP AND WATER I FOUND THAT IT WAS LEAKING FROM A BRACKET WELDED TO THE TANK FOR MOUNTING. ON 01/29/07 CONTACTED NATIONAL RV TO REPORT THE PROBLEM AND BASICALLY THEY TOLD ME I WOULD NEED TO PURCHASE A NEW TANK SINCE IT WAS NOT COVERED ANYMORE. I

2002-09-17, Structure
THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE BIN ABOVE THE TAIL PIPE WAS MELTED. THE CONSUMER FEELS THERE SHOULD BE A HEAT SHIELD BETWEEN THE TAIL PIPE AND THE PLASTIC BIN. THE GENERATOR TAIL PIPE IS ALSO LOCATED UNDER A PLASTIC BIN WITHOUT A HEAT SHIELD *SCC *NLM

2000 National RV Surf Side questions

Does the 2000 National RV Surf Side have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2000 National RV Surf Side: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 National RV Surf Side?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1), Equipment (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 National RV Surf Side 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.