2003 National RV Dolphin Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2003 National RV Dolphin, and owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2003 National RV Dolphin
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…
9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 National RV Dolphin have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 12,467 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 2003 national dolphin rv. The vehicle has been experiencing brake failure ever since it was purchased. The dealer repaired the front brakes under warranty. The rear brakes were a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 15, 2009 · Service brakes, hydraulic
“Mileage: 23640 brakes on my rv (workhorse w22 2003 chasis) locked up, overheated, and dash ABS warning light came on. Replaced left front and rear wheel sensors. Mileage: 23765 date:11-7-07 - brakes a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 17, 2008 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Compare National RV Dolphin model years
Recall and complaint counts for every National RV Dolphin model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 National RV Dolphin | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 National RV Dolphin | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 National RV Dolphin | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 National RV Dolphin | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 National RV Dolphin | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 National RV Dolphin | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 National RV Dolphin | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 National RV Dolphin | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 National RV Dolphin | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 National RV Dolphin | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 National RV Dolphin | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 National RV Dolphin | 1 | 4 |
| 1999 National RV Dolphin | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 National RV Dolphin | 1 | 4 |
| 2001 National RV Dolphin | 2 | 3 |
| 2002 National RV Dolphin | 2 | 2 |
| 2003 National RV Dolphin | 1 | 9 |
| 2005 National RV Dolphin | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 National RV Dolphin | 2 | 3 |
| 2007 National RV Dolphin | 2 | 3 |
| 2008 National RV Dolphin | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2003 National RV Dolphin
How do I know if my 2003 National RV Dolphin 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2003 National RV Dolphin; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 07V230000).
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.