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2009 Dutchmen N Tense

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 Jul 1, 2008
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 2009 Dutchmen N Tense, most frequently naming the suspension category. 4 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

  • Suspension1100.0%

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

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

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
09V236000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Jun 25, 2009
2,735 units potentially affected
The defect: DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING 2,735 MY 2005-2010 N'TENSE, VICTORY LANE, WINNER'S CIRCLE, WILD THING, FOUR WINDS, AND DUTCHMEN RECREATIONAL TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS CONTAIN A FUEL DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH A SHUT-OFF SWITCH WHICH IS NOT SPARK PROTECTED AND IS MOUNTED IN THE NOZZLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT OF THE FUEL DISPENSING SYSTEM. GASOLINE SPILLED ON THE SWITCH, OR GASOLINE VAPORS WHICH MIGHT BUILD UP IN THE VICINITY OF THE SWITCH DURING DISPENSING FUNCTIONS, MAY CREATE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION IF A SPARK IS GENERATED BY THE SWITCH.
The risk: THE RESULTING FIRE OR EXPLOSION COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS BURNS AND POSSIBLY DEATH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL PROVIDE AN IGNITION PROTECTED SWITCH AND INSULATED TERMINALS TO REPLACE THE CURRENT SWITCH. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JULY 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUTCHMEN AT 1-866-869-1109.
DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Suspension
Filed Jul 1, 2008

NEWLY PURCHASED 2009 ECLIPSE MILAN 25 RKS TRAVEL TRAILER, 30 FOOT LONG THAT HAD BEEN PULLED ONLY 45 MILES HOME FROM DEALERSHIP HAD THE FRAME BOUNCING UP AND DOWN ON THE TIRE CREATING TRAILER SWAY AND ALL FOUR TIRES HAD BEEN HITTING AND RUBBING THE FRAME OF THE TRAILER. MANUFACTURER CLAIMED ONLY A FEW TRAILERS HAD BEEN MADE WRONG, BUT I CAN TELL BY LOOKING A PICTURES ON THE INTERNET OTHER 25RKS ARE ALSO TOO LOW TO THE GROUND. THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT HAD TWO MORE IDENTICALLY DANGEROUS TRAILERS. THE MANUFACTURE REPLACED AN UNDERSLUNG AXLE WITH AN OVERSLUNG AXLE, BUT NOW THE LEAF SPRING SHACKLES ARE JAMMED AGAINST THE CENTER HANGER. THEY DID NOT LUBE THE NEW LUBE FITTINGS NOR DID THEY USE A TORQUE TO TIGHTEN THE WHEELS. I VIDEO TAPED THE ENTIRE PROCESS. I NOTIFIED ECLIPSE REPS AND THE COMPANY THAT MADE THE TRAILER FRAME THAT THEY SHOULD NOTIFY NHTSA, BUT I DON'T THINK THEY PLAN ON IT. THE WORKERS THAT CHANGED THE AXLE SAID THEY HAD BEEN DRIVING ALL AROUND CHANGING OUT AXLES FOR PEOPLE THAT HAD BOUGHT THEM. AGAIN, THIS IS AN ECLIPSE MILAN 2009 25 RKS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10232945
Incident
Jun 6, 2008
Mileage
1 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Dutchmen N Tense by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2010030—
2009Viewing140—
2008130—
2007030—
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.