National Recalls & Complaints by Model
NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints across 9 National models, filed by DOLPHIN RV PRODUCTS INC.. Pick a model, then a year.
9
safety recalls
4
owner complaints
9
models in NHTSA data
Most-complained-about National models
All National models
| Model | Years | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter van | 1989–1990 | 1 | 0 |
| Dolphin | 1993–1994 | 1 | 2 |
| Dolphin 32-D | 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| E350 | 1984–1986 | 1 | 0 |
| Escort | 1980–1991 | 2 | 1 |
| Escort III | 1988–1989 | 1 | 0 |
| Limousine | 1985–1989 | 1 | 0 |
| National | 1978 | 0 | 1 |
| National Motor | 1968–1970 | 1 | 0 |
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.