2004 National RV Tropi-Cal Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2004 National RV Tropi-Cal has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Tires (1 report).

1Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Tropi-Cal?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2004 National RV Tropi-Cal recalls

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 04V371Jul 27, 2004776 vehicles affected

Most common 2004 National RV Tropi-Cal problems

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

Problem areaReports
Tires1
Exterior Lighting1

What owners report

2004-12-04, Exterior Lighting
HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT ADEQUATE FOR LIGHTING THE ROAD ON UNLIGHTED HYWAYS. RANGE IS LESS THAN 30 FEET. HIGH BEAMS ONLY CREATE GLARE, NO LONG DISTANCE PENETRATION. AIMING HAS NOT HELPED. *AK
2004-10-11, Tires
BLOW OUT OF MICHELIN XRV TIRE ON NEW MOTOR HOME. TIRE DATA: DOT B6H6 AK3 X 1803 255/80R22.5 10135 MILES ON TIRE TIRE WAS INFLATED TO 98 PSI , MOTOR HOME WAS LIGHTLY LOADED. TWO RUPTURES ON OUTSIDE SIDEWALL OF TIRE , ONE "Z" SHAPED, THE OTHER "L" SHAPED. THE HOLES ARE APPROXIMATELY 70 DEGREES APART ON EITHER SIDE OF THE LABEL MICHELIN. IN BOTH THE Z AND L SHAPED HOLES THE SMALLEST TEARS ARE CIRCUMFERENTIAL (~2" EACH) THE LONGEST PART OF THE HOLES ARE RADIAL (~ 4-5" LONG). BLOWOUT OCCURRED INSTANTANEOUSLY (SOUNDED LIKE GUN SHOT) IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ON I-64 IN LOUISVILLE KY. WAS ABLE TO SAFELY STOP VEHICLE ON SHOULDER WITHOUT DAMAGING RIM OR ANY OTHER PART OF THE MOTOR HOME.

2004 National RV Tropi-Cal questions

Does the 2004 National RV Tropi-Cal have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2004 National RV Tropi-Cal: Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 National RV Tropi-Cal?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (1), Exterior Lighting (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 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.

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