NHTSA Recall 03V059000: Lamp (service brakes)
NATIONAL RV INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,761 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the National RV Dolphin.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V059000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING › LAMP |
| Report received | February 21, 2003 |
| Owner notification | September 2, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.
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 national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA), an agency of the united states department of transportation, has been notified that national rv, inc. And its holding company, national rv holdings, inc., have filed for bankruptcy. NHTSA has been advised that owners who wish to pursue claims related to safety recall repair work on their national rv vehicles may file a proof of claim with the united states bankruptcy court for the central district of california, riverside division. The case number assigned to this matter is 07-17941. The proof of claim form and instructions are available online at the court's website <a href=http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov>http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov</a> . Additional information about the bankruptcy and its proceedings may also be found at <a href=http://www.omnimgt.com/nationalrv>http://www.omnimgt.com/nationalrv</a> . National rv's phone number is (951) 943-6007. Information about safety recalls on national rv's products may be found at www.safercar.gov. The NHTSA wishes to advise owners of recalled products that, in the interests of their safety and the safety of the motoring public, all safety recall work should be performed on motor vehicles and items of equipment.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V059000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| National RV Dolphin | 2001, 2002 |
| National RV Dolphin LX | 2002 |
| National RV Seabreeze | 2001, 2003, 2004 |
| National RV Seabreeze LX | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| National RV Seabreeze SB | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| National RV Seaview | 2001 |
| National RV Surfside | 2001 |
| National RV Tropi-Cal | 2000, 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.