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2005 National RV Tropi-CAL recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2005 National RV Tropi-CAL. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A National RV dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2005 National RV Tropi-CAL recalls, newest first

January 5, 2006NHTSA 06V002000588 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts

Summary
Certain motor homes were not equipped with the proper number of seat belts.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, a seat occupant will not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
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 http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov. Additional information about the bankruptcy and its proceedings may also be found at http://www.omnimgt.com/nationalrv. 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 3, 2005NHTSA 05V196000336 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Summary
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.
Consequence
The fuse isolator location presents a risk of a fire.
Remedy
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 http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov. Additional information about the bankruptcy and its proceedings may also be found at http://www.omnimgt.com/nationalrv. 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 27, 2004NHTSA 04V371000776 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary
On certain motor homes, depending on the floor plan configuration and options, the actual weight on the rear passenger side tires could exceed the tire capacity for those tires at the current cold inflation pressure setting.
Consequence
The tire pressure specified on the certification label for the rear tires should be increased to 110 PSI. This will increase the gross load carrying capacity of the tires.
Remedy
National RV will replace the federal certification tag with a new tag specifying a cold inflation pressure of 110 PSI for the rear tires. The recall began March 8, 2005. Owners should contact national RV at 1-800-999-7260. 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 http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov. Additional information about the bankruptcy and its proceedings may also be found at http://www.omnimgt.com/nationalrv. 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2005 National RV Tropi-CAL with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Service brakes2
  2. Air › Supply › Hoses1
  3. And fittings1
  4. Hydraulic1
  5. Lines/piping1

Other National RV Tropi-CAL years

Other 2005 National RV models

Most recalled 2005 vehicles

  1. 2005 Honda Accord (24 recalls)
  2. 2005 Ford E-350 (16 recalls)
  3. 2005 IC CE (16 recalls)
  4. 2005 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 (16 recalls)
  5. 2005 Honda Pilot (15 recalls)
All of 2005’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2005 National RV Tropi-CAL have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts, electrical system, equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2005 National RV Tropi-CAL recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a National RV dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2005 National RV Tropi-CAL?
2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.