2005 National RV Tropi-Cal Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2005 National RV Tropi-Cal, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2005 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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Seat belts
Certain motor homes were not equipped with the proper number of seat belts.
Remedy: Dealers will install the additional seat belts free of charge. Owners may contact national rv at 1-951-943-6007. The national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA), an agency of the united states department of…
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Cables (electrical system)
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.
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.…
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Labels (equipment)
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 2005 National RV Tropi-Cal have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 14,130 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“A few days ago an air leak noise was called to my attention and on exiting the coach it was pretty obvious that something was amiss. I performed the prescribed air leak test and found that we did inde”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 21, 2008 · Service brakes, air
“Dt: consumer states that dutchmen thor produces a camper, tab, and they have an alco brake system that they have modified. They state it has not been modified. According to alco in united kingdom, the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 11, 2005 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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 2005 National RV Tropi-Cal
How do I know if my 2005 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2005 National RV Tropi-Cal; 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 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.
Other National RV models
- Dolphin36 complaints
- National RV31 complaints
- Sea Breeze21 complaints
- Seabreeze10 complaints
- Marlin9 complaints
- Rage'n7 complaints
- Tradewinds7 complaints
- Surfside6 complaints
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.