1998 National RV Tropi-Cal Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1998 National RV Tropi-Cal recalls

Most common 1998 National RV Tropi-Cal problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Equipment	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1

What owners report

2008-02-04, Vehicle Speed Control
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 NATIONAL TROPI-CAL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. FORD CONTINUES TO INFORM HER THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PART AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AND DO NOT KNOW WHEN IT WILL ARRIVE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE ENGINE SIZE, NUMBER OF CYLINDERS, RECALL NUMBER, AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 123,110.

2008-01-23, Equipment
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A DOMETIC RM7732 (NA). THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG AMMONIA ODOR AND NOTICED THAT THE BACK OF THE REFRIGERATOR WAS COVERED WITH YELLOW RESIDUE. THE REFRIGERATOR WAS TURNED OFF. THE DEALER REPLACED THE REFRIGERATOR DUE TO CRACKS THAT WERE LEAKING COOLANT. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06E076000 (EQUIPMENT: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE). THE CONTACT CALLED DOMETIC AND THE AUTOMATED SYSTEM STATED THAT HIS MODEL WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, ALTHOUGH THE SERIAL NUMBER WAS INCLUDED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT OFFERED ANY REIMBURSEMENT. THE PART NUMBER AND LOCATION IN THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 02/14/08. *LJ NOTE: AFTER APRIL 1, 2008, CONSUMER

1998 National RV Tropi-Cal questions

Does the 1998 National RV Tropi-Cal have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1998 National RV Tropi-Cal: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 National RV Tropi-Cal?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 National RV Tropi-Cal 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.