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2008 Dutchmen Grand Junction

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 Aug 6, 2012
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 2008 Dutchmen Grand Junction, most frequently naming the body & structure and electrical categories. 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

  • Body & structure150.0%
  • Electrical150.0%

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
13V026000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Jan 24, 2013
698 units potentially affected
The defect: Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Grand Junction; model year 2008-2009 Victory Lane and Winners Circle; model year 2009-2010 N'Tense; model year 2010 Freedom Spirit and model year 2009 Monte Vista recreational trailers. The affected trailers are equipped with Iota ITS-50R transfer switches. Wiring connections inside the transfer switch are not adequate and, as a result, the switch may overheat.
The risk: An overheated switch could result in a fire.
The remedy: Dutchmen will notify owners and replace the Iota transfer switch, free of charge. The safety recall began February 12, 2013. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.
Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.View on NHTSA.gov
10V565000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Nov 16, 2010
455 units potentially affected
The defect: DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 GRAND JUNCTION AND 2011 VOLTAGE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
The risk: THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
The remedy: DUTCHMEN IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR DUTCHMEN AT 1-574-537-0700.
DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Body & structureElectrical
Filed Aug 6, 2012

ON JUNE 30, 2012 LESS THAN 10 MINUTES FROM OUR HOME THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT ON OUR CAMPER CAUSING DAMAGE TO OUR CAMPER. WE REPLACED IT WITH OUR SPARE. APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES FROM OUR DESTINATION MYRTLE BEACH, SC THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING MORE DAMAGE TO OUR CAMPER. THE TIRES THAT BLEW OUT HAD MANUFACTURING DATES OF 2007 AND 2006. THE 2 REMAINING TIRES WERE STARTING TO SEPARATE AS WELL. WE REPLACED ALL 5 TIRES WHILE IN MYRTLE BEACH, SC WITH A TOTALLY DIFFERENT BRAND NAME OF TIRE. THE POWER KING TOWMAX TIRES ST235/80R16 THAT BLEW OUT HAVE CAUSED THUS FAR $8653.78 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO OUR CAMPER AND WE HAVE ALREADY BEEN TOLD THE DEEPER THEY GO INTO IT THE MORE DAMAGE THEY ARE FINDING. WE OWN AND OPERATE AN AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR GARAGE AND ALSO SELL TIRES. WE ALWAYS KEEP OUR CAMPER, BOAT, AND PERSONAL VEHICLE TIRES IN CHECK. WE WERE NOT OVERLOADED, AND WERE RUNNING ANYWHERE FROM 55 MPH TO 60 MPH ON OUR TRIP. ALL TIRES ON THE CAMPER INCLUDING OUR VEHICLE ARE GAUGED AND INSPECTED BEFORE A TRIP. TO DATE THE TIRE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN HELPFUL. WE ARE HAVING TO DEAL WITH A COMPANY IN CANADA AND IN THE US FOR TIRES THAT WERE MANUFACTURED IN CHINA. THEY HAVE ALREADY SUGGESTED TO US THAT THIS IS PROBABLY DUE TO FAULT OF OURS OR BAD AXELS ON OUR CAMPER. THE TIRES HAD APPROXIMATELY 2000 MILES ON THEM AND HAD 9/32 OF TREAD ON THEM. THESE TIRES COME OUT WITH 10/32 OF TREAD. THE 2 TIRES THAT DID BLOW OUT HAVE BEEN SHIPPED BACK TO CANADA FOR THEM TO ANALYZE THE TIRES WHAT IS LEFT OF THEM. WE DO STILL HAVE THE OTHER 2 TIRES AT OUR BUSINESS THAT WERE SEPARATING. THESE TIRES NEED TO BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED. IF BOTH TIRES HAD BLOWN AT THE SAME TIME WE COULD HAVE BEEN IN OR CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. WIRING HARNESSES AND PROPANE LINES WERE TOTALLY JERKED OUT AND MISSING. THE PROPANE LINE JERKED OUT HAD STARTING LEAKING PROPANE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10469383
Incident
Jun 30, 2012

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Dutchmen Grand Junction by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2011140—
2010430—
2009130—
2008Viewing130—
2007130—
2006120—
2005210—

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.