AutoDefect IQ

2005 National Rv Dolphin problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Tires:sidewall (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor (1)

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Complaints
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Recalls
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Service bulletins
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Crashes reported
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Fires reported
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Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

What owners report

2009-04-29 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 20,000 mi

“brake failure. brakes got hot and i had no brakes. i have a w 22 workhorse chassis on my rv . it is a 2004 chassis on a 2005 national rv dolphin .i was able to get stopped with out causing an accident. workhorse has had a problem with the brakes on there 2000,2001,2003 w22 chassis. *tr…”

2009-02-15 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 7,698 mi

“2005 dolphin on a chevy w 22 workhorse chassis..front brakes failed after 7500 miles..front rotors were heat cracked i was told from the dealer..called wh and told me it was not covered...never heard of rotors going bad at 7500 miles..have had other motor homes, and have always taken excellent care of my brakes with going down hills, etc..feel ther…”

2007-02-22 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor · 13,200 mi

“failure of front brake calipers and subsequent cracking of brake rotors. causing premature brake pad wear and decreased brake performance. parts replaced at owners' expense. parts available for inspection. *jb…”

2006-10-20 · Tires:sidewall · 9,542 mi

“2005 rv with less than 10k miles. while parked in driveway under no stress, the outside passenger rear tire began ballooning on the sideway for no apparent reason, then blew out a hole approximately 1.5 inches in diameter. the failure appears to be in the seam of the sidewall. the last time the rv was driven was on sunday, october 15, 2006 (5 day…”

2006-03-28 · Equipment:electrical:anti-Theft Devices · 2,700 mi

“dt*: the contact stated there were no warning sounds while operating the power gear lift alarm. upon inspection of the vehicle the wiring to the chimes was noticed cut. the dealer was consulted and determined the chimes warning device was not necessary. also, the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle is a 2005 national rv dolphin lx. *ak…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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