2002 National RV Dolphin LX Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2002 National RV Dolphin LX. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2002 National RV Dolphin LX
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
Certain motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Remedy: National rv will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free…
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Lamp (service brakes)
Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
Remedy: Dealers will reposition a light bult from one socket to another, and reattach a wire from one connector to another. Owner notification began september 2, 2003. Owners should contact national rv at 1-800-439-3653. The…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2002 National RV Dolphin LX. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare National RV Dolphin LX model years
Recall and complaint counts for every National RV Dolphin LX model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 National RV Dolphin LX | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 National RV Dolphin LX | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 National RV Dolphin LX | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 National RV Dolphin LX | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 National RV Dolphin LX | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2002 National RV Dolphin LX
How do I know if my 2002 National RV Dolphin LX has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2002 National RV Dolphin LX; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised National RV dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V059000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.