Vehicle recall 99V165005 · August 20, 1999

1999 National RV F53

Vehicle description: motor homes built on a Ford chassis.

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

Summary: Vehicle description: motor homes built on a Ford chassis. The brake system warning indicator lamp is not in the correct position in the instrument cluster. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems."
Consequence: The bulb/socket assembly may not function properly.
Remedy: Dealers will place the brake system warning indicator lamp in the correct position.
Notes: Owner notification began March 4, 1999.OWNERS who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact national RV at 1-909-943-6007.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 99V165005
Reported to NHTSA: August 20, 1999
Filed by: NATIONAL RV, INC.
Owner notification: March 4, 1999
Vehicles potentially affected: 266
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › Lamp

Recall 99V165005 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 F53 (1999): 1999

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