National rv/fmvss 120/front axle weight rating
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: certain motor homes do not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars." the front axle weight rating (fawr) is inadequate.
Safety Consequence
This noncompliance could lead to premature tire wear and potentially a tire failure. such a tire failure could result in the loss of steering control.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the tires and the front axle will be re-rated to 10,410 lbs. Fawr. all motor homes will be issued new federal tire labels. owner notification began august 30, 2001. 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 1-909-943-6007. 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 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.
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FAQ: Recall 01V203000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 01V203000?
NHTSA recall 01V203000 was issued by National R.v. Inc. on June 15, 2001. It addresses: National rv/fmvss 120/front axle weight rating. The recall affects approximately 338 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized National R.v. Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V203000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.