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2004 Dutchmen Colorado

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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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.
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Latest Oct 1, 2006
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.
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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 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2004 Dutchmen Colorado, most frequently naming the tires & wheels category. 3 safety recalls have 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

  • Tires & wheels1100.0%

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

3 campaigns 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
10V428000

EQUIPMENT

Sep 21, 2010
1,494 units potentially affected
The defect: DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2002 FIFTH AVENUE, SIGNATURE, AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2004 COLORADO RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.
The risk: AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
The remedy: DUTCHMEN IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.
DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
03V465000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Nov 12, 2003
24,113 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE OVENS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.
The risk: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.
The remedy: SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS REPLACED. CONSUMERS SHOULD NEVER USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR STORAGE OR LEAVE ANY TOWELS, PAPER, CLOTH OR OTHER PRODUCTS IN THE MICROWAVE AFTER USE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAMSUNG AT 800-932-3837 OR DUTCHMEN AT 574-537-0700.
DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Tires & wheels
Filed Oct 1, 2006

ON A RECENT TRIP TO SIOUX FALLS, TWO OF OUR CARLISLE TIRES SEPARATED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE SIDE OF OUR 5TH WHEEL. ONE ON THE WAY DOWN AND THE OTHER ON THE WAY HOME. BOTH TIRES PEELED LIKE DOWN TO THE FINAL LAYER OF TUBING. IT CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL WELL AREA, TO THE CAMPER'S SIDING AND TO ONE OF THE SLIDE OUTS. WE HAD CHECKED THE TIRE PRESSURE AND THOUGHT ALL WAS WELL. HOWEVER JUST EAST OF ALBERT LEA THE FIRST TIRE BLEW. IT WAS LATE AT NIGHT AND NO ASSISTANCE WAS AVAILABLE. WE WERE FORTUNATE TO HAVE THIS HAPPEN JUST A HALF MILE FROM THE COUNTY 46 EXIT AND WERE ABLE TO FIND SHELTER FOR THE NIGHT. IN THE MORNING WE HAD A TECHNICIAN FROM THE HANSON TIRE COMPANY SWAP OUT TIRES AND CONTINUED OUR TRIP. WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN A LEISURELY 5 HOUR TRIP TURNED INTO A 26 HOUR ORDEAL. WE HAD A NEW TIRE MOUNTED AT SAM'S CLUB IN SIOUX FALLS. IT WAS A GOOD THING WE DID. ON OUR TRIP HOME THE SECOND TIRE ON THE SAME SIDE SEPARATED DOING FURTHER DAMAGE TO OUR CAMPER. THIS TIME IT WAS WEST OF FAIRMONT. WE LIMPED INTO TOWN AND WAS ASSISTED BY AN ELDERLY GENTLEMAN TO HAPPENED TO OWN THE IMPLEMENT DEALERSHIP AND WAS CHECKING SOMETHING AT THE SHOP. I AM ANGRY THAT SUCH TIRES ARE ON THE ROAD. WE KEPT THE SECOND TIRE TO SHOW ANYONE WHO WANTS TO SEE JUST HOW BADLY THESE TIRES SHREDDED. I WANT TO BE COMPENSATED FOR OUR COSTS AND HAVE THE SIDE OF MY NEWLY PURCHASE 5TH WHEEL REPAIRED. *NM

NHTSA ID
10169687
Incident
Sep 8, 2006

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Dutchmen Colorado by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2022010—
2011020—
2010010—
2009010—
2008010—
2007511—
2006010—
2005010—
2004Viewing130—
2003020—

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.