NHTSA Recall 06V002000: Seat belts
NATIONAL RV, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 588 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the National RV Islander.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V002000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | January 5, 2006 |
| Owner notification | March 8, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain motor homes were not equipped with the proper number of seat belts.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, a seat occupant will not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
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 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 may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V002000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| National RV Islander | 2006 |
| National RV Tradewinds | 2006 |
| National RV Tropi-Cal | 2005 |
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.