How many recalls does the 2006 National RV Tradewinds have?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2006 National RV Tradewinds as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy National RV will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2006 National RV Tradewinds is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2006 National RV Tradewinds.

Are recall repairs on a 2006 National RV Tradewinds free?

Usually. Federal law requires National RV to remedy recalls on the 2006 Tradewinds free of charge at an authorized National RV dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2006 National RV Tradewinds affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2006 National RV Tradewinds, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2006 National RV Tradewinds?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2006 National RV Tradewinds.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2006 National RV Tradewinds Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2006 National RV Tradewinds has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized National RV dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 National RV Tradewinds. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

NHTSA #07V343000

Reported August 8, 2007 · FREIGHTLINER LLC

Potentially affected: 5,949 vehicles

Defect description

CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH ZF MODEL 8018 STEERING GEARS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE INCORRECT RECIRCULATING BALL SPACER. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY ALLOW THE RECIRCULATING BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATING BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.

Safety consequence

THE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE HIGHER REQUIRED STEERING WHEEL INPUTS, OR THE NEED FOR MORE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN COMBINATION WITH METALLIC CRACKING NOISES PRIOR TO A LOSS OF STEERING. LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR FREE OF CHARGE. PHASE ONE OF THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 30, 2008 FOR 1,392 VEHICLES. EXPANDED MAILINGS ARE EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON MAY 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-509.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

SEAT BELTS

NHTSA #06V002000

Reported January 5, 2006 · NATIONAL RV, INC.

Potentially affected: 588 vehicles

Defect description

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE PROPER NUMBER OF SEAT BELTS.

Safety consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT WILL NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE ADDITIONAL SEAT BELTS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NATIONAL RV AT 1-951-943-6007. 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.CACB.USCOURTS.GOV>HTTP://WWW.CACB.USCOURTS.GOV</A> . ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE BANKRUPTCY AND ITS PROCEEDINGS MAY ALSO BE FOUND AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.OMNIMGT.COM/NATIONALRV>HTTP://WWW.OMNIMGT.COM/NATIONALRV</A> . 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.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

NHTSA #05V196000

Reported May 3, 2005 · NATIONAL RV, INC.

Potentially affected: 336 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.CACB.USCOURTS.GOV>HTTP://WWW.CACB.USCOURTS.GOV</A> . ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE BANKRUPTCY AND ITS PROCEEDINGS MAY ALSO BE FOUND AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.OMNIMGT.COM/NATIONALRV>HTTP://WWW.OMNIMGT.COM/NATIONALRV</A> . 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.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Other National RV Tradewinds model years

Check your 2006 National RV Tradewinds VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your National RV Tradewinds at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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