{"@context":{"@vocab":"https://schema.org/"},"@type":"ItemList","@id":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/api/v1/nhtsa/complaints/check?make=RV","name":"RV","_source":{"data_provider":"AI Analytics","data_provider_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org","license":"https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/","primary_source":"https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/","generated_at":"2026-08-19T07:56:53.127Z"},"summary":{"total_complaints":190,"deaths":0,"injured":39,"fires":135},"top_components":[{"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","n":38},{"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","n":23},{"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER","n":23},{"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","n":10},{"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT","n":10},{"component_desc":"STRUCTURE:BODY","n":9},{"component_desc":"TIRES","n":5},{"component_desc":"SUSPENSION","n":5},{"component_desc":"WHEELS","n":4},{"component_desc":"STRUCTURE","n":4}],"recent_complaints":[{"cmplid":"2188290","date_received":"2026-03-19","make":"DUTCHMEN","model":"COLEMAN","model_year":2022,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"The contact owns a 2022 Dutchmen Coleman Lantern RV. The contact stated that while his wife and niece were sleeping, the smoke alarm detector engaged. The vehicle occupants then noticed that the RV was on fire and immediately exited the RV. Other campers and the camping site workers extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher. The contact stated that the A/C vents had burnt. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the contact's request to trade the vehicle in was denied. The manufacturer covered the A/C system wiring replacement and repair. The contact stated that the A/C system became inoperable approximately 4 months later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the A/C system was repaired. The contact stated that while loading the camper for a camping trip, the contact's wife noticed black smoke and big flames coming from the A/C. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the RV burned to the ground and might be a total loss. There were no reported injuries. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the recent fire incident. The failure mileage was unknown.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2188290"},{"cmplid":"2188291","date_received":"2026-03-19","make":"DUTCHMEN","model":"COLEMAN","model_year":2022,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER","description":"The contact owns a 2022 Dutchmen Coleman Lantern RV. The contact stated that while his wife and niece were sleeping, the smoke alarm detector engaged. The vehicle occupants then noticed that the RV was on fire and immediately exited the RV. Other campers and the camping site workers extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher. The contact stated that the A/C vents had burnt. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the contact's request to trade the vehicle in was denied. The manufacturer covered the A/C system wiring replacement and repair. The contact stated that the A/C system became inoperable approximately 4 months later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the A/C system was repaired. The contact stated that while loading the camper for a camping trip, the contact's wife noticed black smoke and big flames coming from the A/C. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the RV burned to the ground and might be a total loss. There were no reported injuries. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the recent fire incident. The failure mileage was unknown.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2188291"},{"cmplid":"2188292","date_received":"2026-03-19","make":"DUTCHMEN","model":"COLEMAN","model_year":2022,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER","description":"The contact owns a 2022 Dutchmen Coleman Lantern RV. The contact stated that while his wife and niece were sleeping, the smoke alarm detector engaged. The vehicle occupants then noticed that the RV was on fire and immediately exited the RV. Other campers and the camping site workers extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher. The contact stated that the A/C vents had burnt. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the contact's request to trade the vehicle in was denied. The manufacturer covered the A/C system wiring replacement and repair. The contact stated that the A/C system became inoperable approximately 4 months later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the A/C system was repaired. The contact stated that while loading the camper for a camping trip, the contact's wife noticed black smoke and big flames coming from the A/C. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the RV burned to the ground and might be a total loss. There were no reported injuries. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the recent fire incident. The failure mileage was unknown.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2188292"},{"cmplid":"2171894","date_received":"2026-01-31","make":"ALLIANCE RV","model":"VALOR","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"EVERCHILL refrigerator burnt wiring between the freezer and the circuit board. I had to replace the Everchill refrigerator just one week after the warranty expired.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2171894"},{"cmplid":"2171895","date_received":"2026-01-31","make":"ALLIANCE RV","model":"VALOR","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER","description":"EVERCHILL refrigerator burnt wiring between the freezer and the circuit board. I had to replace the Everchill refrigerator just one week after the warranty expired.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2171895"},{"cmplid":"2155622","date_received":"2025-12-09","make":"KEYSTONE","model":"MONTANA","model_year":2022,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"The contact owns a 2022 Keystone Montana RV. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V144000(Electrical System, Equipment) several times. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had experienced electrical failures and was taken to the dealer, where it was discovered that the inverter had caught on fire due to the solar controller failure. The contact was informed that the solar controller had failed and had sent 40 Volts to the electrical system instead of 12 Volts, causing the electrical failures. The dealer determined that the solar controller, the inverter, the converter, the 12-Volts battery, the 12-Volts brain, the 12-Volts command center, and several lights needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the solar system supplier had met with the insurance company and informed the insurance company that the solar system parts on the RV had a factory defect and should no longer be used. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied assistance because the vehicle was out of the manufacturer's warranty. The vehicle was being repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2155622"},{"cmplid":"2155623","date_received":"2025-12-09","make":"KEYSTONE","model":"MONTANA","model_year":2022,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER","description":"The contact owns a 2022 Keystone Montana RV. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V144000(Electrical System, Equipment) several times. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had experienced electrical failures and was taken to the dealer, where it was discovered that the inverter had caught on fire due to the solar controller failure. The contact was informed that the solar controller had failed and had sent 40 Volts to the electrical system instead of 12 Volts, causing the electrical failures. The dealer determined that the solar controller, the inverter, the converter, the 12-Volts battery, the 12-Volts brain, the 12-Volts command center, and several lights needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the solar system supplier had met with the insurance company and informed the insurance company that the solar system parts on the RV had a factory defect and should no longer be used. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied assistance because the vehicle was out of the manufacturer's warranty. The vehicle was being repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2155623"},{"cmplid":"2155624","date_received":"2025-12-09","make":"KEYSTONE","model":"MONTANA","model_year":2022,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INVERTER","description":"The contact owns a 2022 Keystone Montana RV. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V144000(Electrical System, Equipment) several times. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had experienced electrical failures and was taken to the dealer, where it was discovered that the inverter had caught on fire due to the solar controller failure. The contact was informed that the solar controller had failed and had sent 40 Volts to the electrical system instead of 12 Volts, causing the electrical failures. The dealer determined that the solar controller, the inverter, the converter, the 12-Volts battery, the 12-Volts brain, the 12-Volts command center, and several lights needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the solar system supplier had met with the insurance company and informed the insurance company that the solar system parts on the RV had a factory defect and should no longer be used. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied assistance because the vehicle was out of the manufacturer's warranty. The vehicle was being repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2155624"},{"cmplid":"2154045","date_received":"2025-12-04","make":"BRINKLEY RV","model":"MODEL Z","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"The contact owns a 2025 Brinkley RV Model Z. The contact stated that while the RV was parked in the driveway, the contact heard popping sounds coming from the RV. The contact then noticed there were sparks coming from under the RV before it caught fire. The contact put out the fire with a hose. The contact stated that the fire started on the driver's side rear wheel. The fire department arrived at the residence to inspect for hot spots. A fire department report was filed, and the cause of the fire was determined to be electrical. The contact stated that three days before the failure, the RV was used for camping, and the \"Trailer Brake Failure\" message displayed while driving; however, upon inspection, no failure was found. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The insurance company did not deem the RV totaled, but instead determined that it was an electrical fire with no origin. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2154045"},{"cmplid":"2154046","date_received":"2025-12-04","make":"BRINKLEY RV","model":"MODEL Z","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC","description":"The contact owns a 2025 Brinkley RV Model Z. The contact stated that while the RV was parked in the driveway, the contact heard popping sounds coming from the RV. The contact then noticed there were sparks coming from under the RV before it caught fire. The contact put out the fire with a hose. The contact stated that the fire started on the driver's side rear wheel. The fire department arrived at the residence to inspect for hot spots. A fire department report was filed, and the cause of the fire was determined to be electrical. The contact stated that three days before the failure, the RV was used for camping, and the \"Trailer Brake Failure\" message displayed while driving; however, upon inspection, no failure was found. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The insurance company did not deem the RV totaled, but instead determined that it was an electrical fire with no origin. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2154046"},{"cmplid":"2106453","date_received":"2025-07-03","make":"GRAND DESIGN","model":"MOMENTUM","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","description":"Sudden loss of trailer brakes nearly caused me to rear end vehicle in front of me.    The more concerning part is when I went to an RV dealer to disgnose, they pulled the break away emergency brake to test if brakes applied.   They did not apply, however about 1 minute after the breakway was pulled the switch began to melt, then almost immediately there was smoke coming from inside the battery compartment and a fire was started by the power wires melting due to a short.    The fire then damaged a hydralic line and hydralic fluid was leaking right next to the flame.     Luckily we had a fire extinguisher handy and quickly disconnected the battery.  Grand Design had an investigator come on site to survey the damage and interview the dealer and myself.     I was told that pulling the breakaway cable will cause the wires to overheat and could start a fire.      I might agree if it was left for a long period of time, but not in 1 munute.    If this would have been an actual emergency situation where the traler disconnected while driving, the brakes would not have applied and I am sure would have burned completely as it would have taken more time to get access to the fire location.      Being told that this is expected behavior makes me very nervous to continue to use this trailier as I beleive it could happen again.  A letter was sent to Grand Design and I have yet to get a response and having difficulty getting them to approve the repair and send parts","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2106453"},{"cmplid":"2106097","date_received":"2025-07-02","make":"GRAND DESIGN","model":"SOLITUDE","model_year":2021,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"On the evening of 7-1-25 we had finished unhooking the rv. As we were setting out our leveling blocks we noticed smoke pouring from the front battery compartment.  After we had disconnected our batteries via the battery disconnect switch and removed the batteries we were able to search out the cause of the smoke . The power cable from the tow vehicle where it makes connection to the camper was inserted into a metal box. The connector to the box had come free allowing the cord to rub through and short to ground on the metal box causing the wire to burn back through the wire bundle into the battery compartment.  This melted all the wires in the bundle and fused them together . There appears to be no fusebile links in line to protect against thermal overload. If we had not been parked and unhooked we would not have been able to respond so quickly to disable the battery power .","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2106097"},{"cmplid":"2091133","date_received":"2025-05-12","make":"KEYSTONE","model":"RAPTOR","model_year":2017,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"Upon attempting to leave campground at approximately 10am on April 19, 2025, unplugged electrical from RV and switched over to gas. The Norcold refrigerator caught fire within minutes of the switch over (apparently in the amount of time it took the gas to travel from the tanks to the fridge). Fortunately, I was able to disconnect the gas hoses from the tanks immediately upon noticing the flames and we were able to douse the fire with extinguishers. However, the RV has suffered some damage to the vents, and the fridge is fried.  There was also a strong stench of ammonia, and we evacuated the area momentarily until it dissipated.  I have made multiple attempts to include emails and completing online forms through Norcold / Thetford (as they cannot be reached directly via telephone) and they have yet to respond, and it has been 3 1/2 weeks! I do not feel that I should have to file a claim with my RV insurance carrier, pay deductibles, and have my premiums raised due to a defect.  I purchased this RV on 9/15/2021 and have never received any recall information and only discovered there had been recalls on Norcold Polar Max refrigerators after entering a google search. If we had been asleep, the chances of having fatal injuries due to this defect would have been high. If we had been traveling, the risks of losing the entire rig, vehicle, our lives, and the lives of others on the highway would have been much higher.  Any help in getting this immediately resolved will be greatly appr","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2091133"},{"cmplid":"2091134","date_received":"2025-05-12","make":"KEYSTONE","model":"RAPTOR","model_year":2017,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER","description":"Upon attempting to leave campground at approximately 10am on April 19, 2025, unplugged electrical from RV and switched over to gas. The Norcold refrigerator caught fire within minutes of the switch over (apparently in the amount of time it took the gas to travel from the tanks to the fridge). Fortunately, I was able to disconnect the gas hoses from the tanks immediately upon noticing the flames and we were able to douse the fire with extinguishers. However, the RV has suffered some damage to the vents, and the fridge is fried.  There was also a strong stench of ammonia, and we evacuated the area momentarily until it dissipated.  I have made multiple attempts to include emails and completing online forms through Norcold / Thetford (as they cannot be reached directly via telephone) and they have yet to respond, and it has been 3 1/2 weeks! I do not feel that I should have to file a claim with my RV insurance carrier, pay deductibles, and have my premiums raised due to a defect.  I purchased this RV on 9/15/2021 and have never received any recall information and only discovered there had been recalls on Norcold Polar Max refrigerators after entering a google search. If we had been asleep, the chances of having fatal injuries due to this defect would have been high. If we had been traveling, the risks of losing the entire rig, vehicle, our lives, and the lives of others on the highway would have been much higher.  Any help in getting this immediately resolved will be greatly appr","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2091134"},{"cmplid":"2091136","date_received":"2025-05-12","make":"KEYSTONE","model":"RAPTOR","model_year":2017,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR","description":"Upon attempting to leave campground at approximately 10am on April 19, 2025, unplugged electrical from RV and switched over to gas. The Norcold refrigerator caught fire within minutes of the switch over (apparently in the amount of time it took the gas to travel from the tanks to the fridge). Fortunately, I was able to disconnect the gas hoses from the tanks immediately upon noticing the flames and we were able to douse the fire with extinguishers. However, the RV has suffered some damage to the vents, and the fridge is fried.  There was also a strong stench of ammonia, and we evacuated the area momentarily until it dissipated.  I have made multiple attempts to include emails and completing online forms through Norcold / Thetford (as they cannot be reached directly via telephone) and they have yet to respond, and it has been 3 1/2 weeks! I do not feel that I should have to file a claim with my RV insurance carrier, pay deductibles, and have my premiums raised due to a defect.  I purchased this RV on 9/15/2021 and have never received any recall information and only discovered there had been recalls on Norcold Polar Max refrigerators after entering a google search. If we had been asleep, the chances of having fatal injuries due to this defect would have been high. If we had been traveling, the risks of losing the entire rig, vehicle, our lives, and the lives of others on the highway would have been much higher.  Any help in getting this immediately resolved will be greatly appr","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2091136"},{"cmplid":"2086821","date_received":"2025-04-28","make":"KEYSTONE","model":"MONTANA","model_year":2022,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"On 4/26/2025 The Suburban stove caught on fire. This is a serious issue, if were not in the RV to catch this, all our belongings and our RV would have went up in flames. Now the company wants to do a half baked repair.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2086821"},{"cmplid":"2086822","date_received":"2025-04-28","make":"KEYSTONE","model":"MONTANA","model_year":2022,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER","description":"On 4/26/2025 The Suburban stove caught on fire. This is a serious issue, if were not in the RV to catch this, all our belongings and our RV would have went up in flames. Now the company wants to do a half baked repair.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2086822"},{"cmplid":"2078586","date_received":"2025-03-30","make":"GRAND DESIGN","model":"SOLITUDE","model_year":2023,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"After my refrigerator stopped working, I pulled the refrigerator out to investigate and check fuses (a common issue) I observed the wiring connected very poorly, and was melted together. additionally, there was a burn mark 2 inches or more in diameter on the wall where these wires were touching. so there was a fire due to this wiring","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2078586"},{"cmplid":"2073779","date_received":"2025-03-13","make":"GRAND DESIGN","model":"SOLITUDE","model_year":2024,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"STRUCTURE:BODY","description":"Complaint Against Grand Design RV – Urgent Safety Concerns  In our 2024 Grand Design Solitude 380FL, we have experienced two fires, a brake explosion, severe flooding, and multiple structural failures. These critical safety defects put us and others at serious risk.  The attached document details: •Brake explosion and fire on a California highway (August 2024) – A mechanic confirmed we were seconds from losing wheels and the axle. •Refrigerator fire (January 2025) – Melted components and destroyed food. •Flooding from failed slide seal – Caused structural damage. •Entry door failure – Preventing safe exit.  Multiple dealers and independent mechanics confirmed these defects, yet Grand Design refused repairs.  We have filed complaints with the BBB, Missouri Attorney General, and FTC. Cases are open.  Please review the attached document for full details. We urge an NHTSA investigation before more owners are put at risk.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2073779"},{"cmplid":"2073780","date_received":"2025-03-13","make":"GRAND DESIGN","model":"SOLITUDE","model_year":2024,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","description":"Complaint Against Grand Design RV – Urgent Safety Concerns  In our 2024 Grand Design Solitude 380FL, we have experienced two fires, a brake explosion, severe flooding, and multiple structural failures. These critical safety defects put us and others at serious risk.  The attached document details: •Brake explosion and fire on a California highway (August 2024) – A mechanic confirmed we were seconds from losing wheels and the axle. •Refrigerator fire (January 2025) – Melted components and destroyed food. •Flooding from failed slide seal – Caused structural damage. •Entry door failure – Preventing safe exit.  Multiple dealers and independent mechanics confirmed these defects, yet Grand Design refused repairs.  We have filed complaints with the BBB, Missouri Attorney General, and FTC. Cases are open.  Please review the attached document for full details. We urge an NHTSA investigation before more owners are put at risk.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2073780"}]}