2004 National RV Tropi-Cal Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2004 National RV Tropi-Cal, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2004 National RV Tropi-Cal
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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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.
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…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 National RV Tropi-Cal have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 5,093 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Headlights are not adequate for lighting the road on unlighted hyways. Range is less than 30 feet. High beams only create glare, no long distance penetration. Aiming has not helped. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 4, 2004 · Exterior lighting
“Blow out of michelin xrv tire on new motor home. Tire data: DOT b6h6 ak3 x 1803 255/80r22.5 10135 miles on tire tire was inflated to 98 PSI , motor home was lightly loaded. Two ruptures on outside sid”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 11, 2004 · Tires
Compare National RV Tropi-Cal model years
Recall and complaint counts for every National RV Tropi-Cal model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 National RV Tropi-Cal | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 National RV Tropi-Cal | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 National RV Tropi-Cal | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 National RV Tropi-Cal | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 National RV Tropi-Cal | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 National RV Tropi-Cal | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 National RV Tropi-Cal | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 National RV Tropi-Cal | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 National RV Tropi-Cal | 3 | 2 |
| 2008 National RV Tropi-Cal | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2004 National RV Tropi-Cal
How do I know if my 2004 National RV Tropi-Cal 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 2004 National RV Tropi-Cal; 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 04V371000).
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.