National rv/fuel tank bracket
Defect Summary
On certain trailers, the brackets, that support an auxiliary gasoline fuel tank attached to each trailer for fueling off-road type vehicles, may fail allowing the tank to come in contact with the road surface.
Safety Consequence
The fuel tank could separate from the trailer and/or could result in a fire or crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will modify the fuel tank support brackets. owner notification is expected to begin during january 2003. 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 1-800-322-6007, extension 4227. 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.
Similar Recalls
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FAQ: Recall 02V344000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 02V344000?
NHTSA recall 02V344000 was issued by National R.v. Inc. on December 23, 2002. It addresses: National rv/fuel tank bracket. The recall affects approximately 733 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized National R.v. Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V344000 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.