Consumer Complaint Detail

NATIONAL RV / TRADEWINDS / 2001

Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 001259282	Incident Date: Feb, 21 2001
Consumer's City: NEWMAN LAKE	Consumer's State: WA
Vehicle Transmission Type:	Manufacturers Name: NATIONAL R.V. INC.
Model Name: TRADEWINDS	Model Year: 2001
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No	Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No	Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: 4UZAAHAK01C	Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Mar, 02 2004	Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No	Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes	Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0	Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: -	Description of the Complaints: While driving 55 mph the entire hydraulic system failed. also the automatic steps that extended out when the door opened failed to work and caused the consumer to suffer bruised knees and palms. also at 55 mph the engine started smoking. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who informed the consumer that nothing was wrong. a few days later the fan module tie wrap broke, dropping down on the manifold. this caused the engine fan to burn out. the manufacturer is aware of the problem. nm the exhaust system burned out and the rear end of the motor caught on fire, the three way light switch, ice maker, air conditioner were all inoperative. the toilet seat anchors broke. the windshield wipers, and headlights did not work. jb