4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG LINES AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2012-07-31
Description
Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2013 coleman 192 and dutchmen 196 recreational vehicles manufactured from april 12, 2012, through july 9, 2012. These vehicles have been manufactured with the propane line in close proximity to the rear axle hanger which could be damaged by the rear axle hanger bolt during travel.
Consequence
If this occurs, a leak could develop, and in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.
Corrective Action
Dutchmen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace and re-route the propane line, free of charge. The safety recall began on august 18,7, 2012. Owners may contact dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.
Notes
Customers may 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.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG FURNACE
Posted on: 2012-11-08
Description
Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 aspen trail, coleman, and dutchmen recreational vehicles manufactured from october 4, 2011, through october 01, 2012. These vehicles may have been manufactured without an exterior vent for the furnace.
Consequence
Without proper exhaust ventilation, the vehicle can fill with carbon monoxide resulting in asphyxiation. The heat build-up may also increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dutchmen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, install an exterior vent, free of charge. The recall began on november 15, 2012. Owners may contact dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.
Notes
Customers may 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.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2013-04-16
Description
Dutchmen manufacturing inc. Is recalling certain model year 2013 dutchmen 245rks recreational vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, tire selection and rims. On these vehicles, the federal identification tag lists the wrong gross vehicle weight rating and the wrong gross axle weight rating.
Consequence
Incorrect tag information could result in overloading of the vehicle, causing tire or axle failure, resulting in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dutchmen will notify owners and mail replacement labels with corrected information, free of charge. The recall began on april 25, 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.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2013-07-10
Description
Dutchmen manufacturing, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 aspen 1400rb, 1500bh, 1600rb, 2110rbs, 2470bhs and 3010bhds travel trailers; certain model year 2013-2014 coleman cts14fd, cts15bh, cts16bh and cts16qb travel trailers and certain model year 2013-2014 dutchmen 190qb, 282rbs, 286bhgs, 318rkds and 816qb travel trailers. Heat from the range burner may melt the propane supply hose.
Consequence
If the hose melts it may leak propane, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dutchmen will notify owners and dealers will install a copper line to the propane connection in the burner, free of charge. The recall began on august 7, 2013. Owners may contact dutchmen at 1-574-537-0600. Dutchmen's recall number is 13-195.
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.