2003 National Rv TRADEWINDS LTC: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
23,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2003 model year. Data updated: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Seats is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 2 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seats | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
Seats: 1; Tires: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
2006: 1; 2007: 1
Pattern summary
Seats leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10168530 · 2006-09-18 (September 18, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IN THE MOTOR HOME WOULD NOT STAY LATCHED IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. THE DEALER HAS BEEN ALERTED. 2003 NATIONAL RV TRADEWINDS LTC. UPDATED 11/21/06. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 18,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10168530 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10183970 · 2007-03-01 (March 1, 2007)
BLOWOUT OF A TOYO TIRE ON A NATIONAL RV TIRE SIZE 275/R70-22.5 CASE #EA05011. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 29,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10183970 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
07V230000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2007-06-04 (June 4, 2007)
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: NATIONAL RV WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST OWNERS IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR NATIONAL RV AT 1-800-999-7260, EXT. 4335. 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 WWW.CACB.USCOURTS.GOV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE BANKRUPTCY AND ITS PROCEEDINGS MAY ALSO BE FOUND AT WWW.OMNIMGT.COM/NATIONALRV. 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
2 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2001 | 2003 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 133.3%ODI 10114231 · 50,000 miTHIS CLASS A DIESEL MOTOR HOME (RV) CAUGHT FIRE. THE ORIGIN WAS THE REAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS OCCURRED AFTER 3 PREVIOUS INCIDENTS WHERE THE SEALS IN THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED.*AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 133.3%ODI 10159691 · 33,000 miLOSS OF MOTOR HOME DUE TO EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILURE. THE CHROME EXHAUST TIP LOOSENED FROM THE FLEXIBLE EXHAUST PIPE CAUSING HOT GASES TO LEAK AND CAUSE A FIRE BY EXPOSURE OF THE HOT GASES TO THE COACH BODY WORK. 4 OTHER 2001 TRADEWINDS LTC HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN THE SAME DEFECT, FIRE. *NM | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Seats | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 10168530 · 18,000 miDT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IN THE MOTOR HOME WOULD NOT STAY LATCHED IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. THE DEALER HAS BEEN ALERTED. 2003 NATIONAL RV TRADEWINDS LTC. UPDATED 11/21/06. *JB |
| Steering | 133.3%ODI 563548THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLES STEERING, THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN GIVEN SEVERAL OPPORTUNITIES TO CORRECT THE DEFECT BUT HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DO SO (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). NLM | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 133.3%ODI 10114231 · 50,000 miTHIS CLASS A DIESEL MOTOR HOME (RV) CAUGHT FIRE. THE ORIGIN WAS THE REAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS OCCURRED AFTER 3 PREVIOUS INCIDENTS WHERE THE SEALS IN THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED.*AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Tires | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 10183970 · 29,000 miBLOWOUT OF A TOYO TIRE ON A NATIONAL RV TIRE SIZE 275/R70-22.5 CASE #EA05011. *NM |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | Too few reports for a range | 18,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10168530 · 18,000 miDT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IN THE MOTOR HOME WOULD NOT STAY LATCHED IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. THE DEALER HAS BEEN ALERTED. 2003 NATIONAL RV TRADEWINDS LTC. UPDATED 11/21/06. *JB |
| Tires | Too few reports for a range | 29,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10183970 · 29,000 miBLOWOUT OF A TOYO TIRE ON A NATIONAL RV TIRE SIZE 275/R70-22.5 CASE #EA05011. *NM |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2001: 1 complaints · 2003: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Seats | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | — | 0 |
| Tires | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.