Vehicle recall 05V196000 · May 3, 2005
National RV Islander, Tradewinds and 1 more model
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V196000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 3, 2005
- Filed by
- NATIONAL RV, INC.
- Owner notification
- July 8, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 336
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- National RV Islander (2006): 2006
- National RV Tradewinds (2006): 2006
- National RV Tropi-CAL (2005): 2005
Has your National RV been repaired?
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