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2013 Dutchmen Denali

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 Mar 7, 2019
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 2013 Dutchmen Denali, most frequently naming the body & structure and other / unspecified 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 & structure150.0%
  • Other / unspecified150.0%

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

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 & structureOther / unspecified
Filed Mar 7, 2019

OUR 2013 DENALI TRAVEL TRAILER MODEL 246RK VIN [XXX] HAS HAD THE A-FRAME PORTION (FRONT TONGUE) OF THE FRAME DETACH FROM THE FRAME ON ONE SIDE. IT APPEARS AS IF THE TWO PIECES OF THE FRAME HAD ONLY BEEN TACKED TOGETHER ON ONE SIDE AT THE FACTORY AND THE WELDING WAS NOT COMPLETED. THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE FRAME WAS DONE CORRECTLY AND IT SEEMS AS IF IT HAD BEEN BEARING THE LOAD BECAUSE IT NOW HAS A SMALL CRACK. THE TRAILER HAS A MINIMUM OF 6,000 MILES ON IT. TWO DAYS AGO AFTER SETTING UP FOLLOWING A SHORT DRIVE WE NOTICED THAT THE A-FRAME WAS SITTING AT AN AWKWARD ANGLE ON THE TRAILER HITCH JACK. THIS DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE A SITUATION WHERE SOMETHING BROKE, THE WELDING WASN'T THERE FROM THE BEGINNING. THE TRAILER IS NOW IMMOVABLE. WE ARE WAITING TO HEAR BACK FROM THE MANUFACTURER. SEVERAL PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR *DT*JB

NHTSA ID
11184868
Incident
Mar 3, 2019

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Dutchmen Denali by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2018010—
2017010—
2016320—
2015030—
2014010—
2013Viewing110—
2012210—
2011020—
2010020—
2009230—
2008210—
2007010—
2006010—
2005010—

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.