Battery fuse location
Defect Summary
On certain motor homes, the fuse that isolates the batteries was not installed in the correct location, leaving the cable unprotected between the fuse and batteries.
Safety Consequence
The fuse isolator location presents a risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will relocate the fuse isolator within 18" of the batteries, protecting the cable between the fuse and batteries free of charge. the recall began on july 8, 2005. owners may contact national rv at 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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from National Rv, Inc. or involving Electrical System.
FAQ: Recall 05V196000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 05V196000?
NHTSA recall 05V196000 was issued by National Rv, Inc. on May 3, 2005. It addresses: Battery fuse location. The recall affects approximately 336 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized National Rv, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V196000 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.