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2005 Dutchmen Aerolite

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
6
Latest Jul 2, 2013
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Nov 22, 2017
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 6 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2005 Dutchmen Aerolite, most frequently naming the body & structure, suspension and interior & seats categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure333.3%
  • Suspension222.2%
  • Interior & seats111.1%
  • Other / unspecified111.1%
  • Powertrain (other)111.1%
  • Tires & wheels111.1%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
17V755000

EQUIPMENT

Nov 22, 2017
1,205,997 units potentially affected
The defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 Crossroads, Dutchmen, and Keystone recreational trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V755-5127.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
The risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy: Keystone will notify owners and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-574-535-2100, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-307.
Keystone RV CompanyManufacturer number 17-307View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Body & structureSuspension
Filed Jul 2, 2013

NOTICED THAT THE COUNTER TOP CRACKED AND SEPARATED AND THE STOVE AND REFRIGERATOR HAS LIFTED AND THE WINDOW IN FRONT OF THE SINK HAS DROPPED BELOW THE COUNTER TOP. ALL THE PANELS ON THAT SIDE HAVE EITHER CRACKED OR SEPARATED. CALLED THE COLLISION SHOP AT CAMPING WORLD AND THEY TOLD ME NOT TO PULL THE CAMPER BECAUSE IT SOUNDS LIKE THE FRAME EITHER BENT OR CAME APART OR BOTH AND THAT IT WOULD BE UNSAFE TO PULL DOWN THE ROAD. CALLED MY INSURANCE COMPANY BUT THEY ARE NOT SURE IF THEY ARE GOING TO COVER IT SINCE THEY FEEL IT'S A MANUFACTURE DEFECT. *TR

NHTSA ID
10522916
Incident
Jul 1, 2013
Powertrain (other)Suspension
Filed Feb 18, 2008

I HAVE A DUTCHMEN VICTORY LANE FIFTH WHEEL 2005 5 MODEL IN THE SPRING OF LAST YEAR AFTER I HAD THE RV FOR ONE YEAR THE SPRING HANGER THAT HOLDS THE LEAVE SPRING ON THE REAR AXEL OF THE RV BROKE WHILE TRAVEL DOWN THE ROAD. THIS YEAR THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS BROKE ON THE SAME AXEL. THE AXEL AND FRAME FOR THIS UNIT IS MADE BY LIPPERT MFG. FROM SEARCHING THE WEB THERE HAVE BEEN MANY OF THESE ISSUES. *TR

NHTSA ID
10218433
Incident
Jan 26, 2008
Body & structure
Filed Oct 19, 2007

THE SPRING HANGER THAT HOLDS THE LEFT SIDE SPRING FROM THE DOUBLE AXLE RIPPED FROM THE FRAME ABOVE THE WELD CAUSING THE TRAILER TO FALL ONTO THE TIRES AND MELTING THE TIRES. TRAILER WAS BEING USED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS AT THE TIME AND HAS NOT BEEN ABUSED. THE FRAME IS NOW WARPED AND TWISTED WITH A AREA OF METAL RIPPED OUT ABOVE THE SPRING HANGER. THERE IS ALSO OTHER CRACKS ON THE FRAME. RESEARCH ON WWW.RV.NET SHOWS THAT OTHER FRAMES HAVE EXPIRENCED THE SAME FAILURE.

NHTSA ID
10206328
Incident
Sep 28, 2007
Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 20, 2006

I OWN A 2005 DUTCHMAN 5TH WHEEL. ON 9/11/06 I HAD A BLOWOUT. DID NOT MAKE SENSE THAT A YEAR OLD TIRE WITH VERY FEW MILES SHOULD BLOWOUT. I FOUND THAT THE MANUFACTURER DATA PLATE, ATTACHED TO THE TRAILER, SPECIFIES LT 235/85/R16 (LOAD RANGE E TIRES). LOAD RANGE E IS 10 PLY. THE TIRES INSTALLED ON THE TRAILER, INSTALLED AT THE MANUFACTURER, ARE LOAD RANGE D. LOAD RANGE D IS 8 PLY. THESE D TIRES DO NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURERS OWN MINIMUM STANDARDS AS SPECIFIED ON THE TRAILER. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A SERIOUS HIGHWAY SAFETY CONCERN AND I DO NOT BELIEVE THIS IS ISOLATED TO MY TRAILER ONLY. *NM

NHTSA ID
10168718
Incident
Sep 11, 2006
Interior & seats
Filed Jun 27, 2006

ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE DOOR AT 3:30 A.M. TO LET DOG OUT, AND COULDN'T GET THE DOOR OPEN. HAD TO CRAWL OUT THE EXIT WINDOW AND TAKE THE DOOR APART TO GET IT OPEN. THE PLATE ON THE BACK OF THE DOOR LOCK MECHANISM DISTORTS UNDER PRESSURE, CAUSING LATCH BOLT TO CATCH. IT THEN WILL NOT RELEASE AND DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. HAD TO REMOVE LOCKING MECHANISM AND STRAIGHTEN THE PLATE - NOT AN OPTION IF YOU ARE LOCKED IN. ALSO, THE EXIT WINDOW IS NOT BIG ENOUGH FOR A LARGE PERSON SUCH AS MYSELF (6'3" TALL/235 POUNDS) TO GET THROUGH AND IT IS SITUATED MUCH TOO HIGH ON THE TRAILER. *NM

NHTSA ID
10160853
Incident
Jun 25, 2006
Body & structureOther / unspecified
Filed Sep 29, 2005

DT: WHILE ON VACATION, THE CALLER NOTICED THAT THE CABINETS ON THE CAMPER TRAILER WERE CROOKED AND THE DOORS WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE BUMPER WAS BENT AND THE WHOLE FRAME WAS BENT ON PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE CALLER STATED THAT THE CABINETS WERE A PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING THE CAMPER TRAILER. DEALER SAID THEY WERE WAITING FOR THE CALLER'S INSURANCE COMPANY TO CALL THEM. MANUFACTURER HAD THE TRAILER NOW AND THEY FOUND A SMALL DENT LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER'S REAR FRAME. THEY CLAIMED THAT THE DENT WAS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE CALLER DISAGREED. THE TRAILER IS A DUTCHMEN AEROLITE. *AK THE FUSE WAS BLOWN IN THE WATER PUMP, THE SCREEN DOOR WAS BENT, THE AC HAD AN ODOR, THE KITCHEN FLOOR AND ROOF WERE DAMAGED. THE DRAIN IN THE SINK WAS LEAKING. *JB

NHTSA ID
10134155
Incident
Aug 25, 2004

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Dutchmen Aerolite by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2019040—
2018030—
2017010—
2016010—
2015030—
2014020—
2013010—
2012010—
2011020—
2010010—
2009010—
2008010—
2007010—
2006010—
2005Viewing610—
2004010—
2003010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.