2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2012-08-07
Description
Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 breckenridge brand travel trailers manufactured from may 26, 2009, through may 2, 2012, and equipped with atwood mobile products (atwood) furnaces. The furnaces were produced with a defective gas control valve which can stick in the open position.
Consequence
If the gas valve sticks in the open position, gas could leak out and, in the presence of an ignition source, result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Dutchmen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the furnaces, free of charge. The safety recall began on august 17, 2012. Owners may contact breckenridge warranty service department at 1-800-223-2376.
Notes
Owners 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 www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2013-05-06
Description
Dutchmen manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2013 breckenridge recreational vehicles manufactured february 13, 2013, through april 9, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.
Consequence
If motor damage has occurred, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dutchmen will notify owners and dealers will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. This will be done at no cost to the owner. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed. The recall began on may 30, 2013. Owners may contact dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.