National RV Blaze’N (2002) – 04V115000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Travel Trailers, The Safety Chains Are Rated To 11,700 Pounds Despite A Gross Vehicle Weight Rating In Excess Of This Rating.

Make Of Vehicle

National RV

Model Of Vehicle

BLAZE’N

Year

2002

Recall Campaign Number

04V115000

Component Description

Trailer Hitches

Effect Of Defect

This Could Result In The Safety Chains Failing In The Event Of A Separation Of The Trailer From The Tow Vehicle Hitch Which In Turn Would Lead To A Loss Of Control Of The Travel Trailer.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Replace The Safety Chains. The Recall Began September 13, 2004. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact National RV At 1-800-999-7260. 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 Http://Www.Cacb.Uscourts.Gov . Additional Information About The Bankruptcy And Its Proceedings May Also Be Found At Http://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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

National RV, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20010101

End Of Manufacture

20030630

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

890

Date Owners Notified

20040913

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

National R.V. Inc.

Date Report Received

20040303

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard