2006 National Rv Islander recalls and problems

The 2006 National Rv Islander has 2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2006 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

2recalls

0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

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2 recalls

Seat Belts

Jan 5, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V002000 · 588 vehicles

Problem: Certain motor homes were not equipped with the proper number of seat belts.

Original NHTSA wording

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE PROPER NUMBER OF SEAT BELTS.

Risk: In the event of a crash, a seat occupant will not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.

Original NHTSA wording

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT WILL NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will install the additional seat belts free of charge. Owners May contact National Rv at 1-951-943-6007. 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 <a href=http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov>http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov</a> . Additional information about the bankruptcy and its proceedings May also be found at <a href=http://www.omnimgt.com/nationalrv>http://www.omnimgt.com/nationalrv</a> . 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.

Customers May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Electrical System

May 3, 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V196000 · 336 vehicles

Problem: On certain motor homes, the fuse that isolates the batteries was not installed in the correct location, leaving the cable unprotected between the fuse and batteries.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE FUSE THAT ISOLATES THE BATTERIES WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THE CORRECT LOCATION, LEAVING THE CABLE UNPROTECTED BETWEEN THE FUSE AND BATTERIES.

Risk: The fuse isolator location presents a risk of a fire.

Original NHTSA wording

THE FUSE ISOLATOR LOCATION PRESENTS A RISK OF A FIRE.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will relocate the fuse isolator within 18" of the batteries, protecting the cable between the fuse and batteries free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2005. Owners May contact National Rv at 800-999-7260. 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 <a href=http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov>http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov</a> . Additional information about the bankruptcy and its proceedings May also be found at <a href=http://www.omnimgt.com/nationalrv>http://www.omnimgt.com/nationalrv</a> . 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.

Customers May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2006 vs. other National Rv Islander years

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Questions

Does the 2006 National Rv Islander have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2006 National Rv Islander, the latest from Jan 5, 2006 (seat belts). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 National Rv Islander?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 National Rv Islander.