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1995 Dutchmen Trailer

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.
6
Latest Aug 1, 2010
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 Jan 5, 2004
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.
0
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 1995 Dutchmen Trailer, 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 & structure583.3%
  • Other / unspecified116.7%

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
04V015000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE

Jan 5, 2004
21,508 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN TRAVELTRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SUBURBAN FURNACES, THE FURNACE EXHAUST VENT MAY NOT BE PRESENT.
The risk: WHEN THE FURNACE IS IN USE THIS COULD ALLOW CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES TO VENT INTO THE TRAILER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE PASSENGERS.
The remedy: OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE EXHAUST VENT AND FOR HOT EXHAUST AIR ESCAPING FROM THE FURNACE EXHAUST. THE RECALL BEGAN FEBRUARY 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DUTCHMEN AT 1-219-534-1224.
DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Body & structure
Filed Aug 1, 2010

WE HAVE A 1995 DUTCHMEN POPUP CAMPER, MODEL 1204. DURING A CAMPING TRIP THIS WEEK, WHILE TRYING TO RAISE THE ROOF ON THE POPUP CAMPER, THE SIDE BOLTS ON TWO SIDES OF THE CAMPER (4 BOLTS TOTALED) PULLED THROUGH THE ROTTED WOOD UNDER THE ROOF AND ALLOWED THE CAMPER TOP TO DROP. FORTUNATELY, WE SCRAMBLED AWAY FROM THE CAMPER JUST IN TIME. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED DEATH OR SEVERE INJURY. UPON FURTHER EXAMINATION, THE WOOD ON THE SIDES AND FRONT AND BACK OF THE CAMPER ROOF IS BASICALLY DANGEROUS, SO THE CAMPER PROBABLY WILL SIT IN OUR GARAGE WHERE IT WAS STORED...UNUSABLE AND A TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY. DUTCHMEN SHOULD BE AWARE OF HOW UNFAIR THIS IS TO A CONSUMER AND IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BEFORE SOMEONE DIES OR IS VERY SERIOUSLY HURT! *TR

NHTSA ID
10346688
Incident
Jul 30, 2010
Body & structure
Filed May 28, 2006

WE HAVE A 1995 DUTCHMAN POP UP CAMPER, I HAVE READ ON THE INTERNET THAT THERE ARE MANY OTHERS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THEM COLLAPSING AND THE ROOF BEING DRY ROTTED THIS ALSO HAPPENED TO MY FAMILY (JULY 2004) THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS HURT. THIS CAMPER IS DECAYING AND A PIECE OF GARBAGE BECAUSE OF FATLY MANUFACTURING. IT WAS FIXED AND HAD TO HAVE OUTSIDE BRACKETS PUT ON BECAUSE THE WOOD IS SUCH PORE CONDITION, IT IS ONCE AGAIN UNUSABLE BECAUSE OF PROBLEMS WITH THE ROOF AGAIN, THEY TOLD US IT NEEDS A NEW ROOF. PLEASE INVESTED AND HELP ALL OF USE THAT HAVE THESE CAMPERS. THANK YOU, WILEY & MARY VANHOOSER. *JB

NHTSA ID
10158459
Incident
Jul 20, 2004
Body & structure
Filed Jan 9, 2006

THE ROOF TOP HAD ABSORBED WATER AND THE WOOD ROTTED ON THE SIDES NEXT TO THE LIFT ARMS AND CAUSED THE ROOF TO BE VERY DANGEROUS TO RAISE AND NOT SAFELY USABLE AFTER ONLY A YEAR AND HALF OF NEW PRODUCT PURCHASE AND BEING DEALER SERVICED. *JB

NHTSA ID
10147208
Incident
Jul 15, 1997
Mileage
150 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Sep 26, 2005

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON 7-12-05 REGARDING THE GAS REFRIGERATOR ON 1995 DUTCHMEN TRAILER. HE CONTACTED THE DEALER IMMEDIATELY AFTER RECEIVING THE RECALL LETTER. THE DEALER HAS BEEN TRYING TO GET THE PARTS SINCE THEN. THE MANUFACTURER KEPT TELLING THE DEALER THEY WILL HAVE THE PARTS IN THREE WEEKS, AND ANOTHER TIME IT WILL BE FOUR WEEKS. THE RECALL WAS IN REGARD TO A PART CALLED THE CONTROLLED GAS VALVE. THE RECALL STATED THAT THE CONTACT NOT USE THE REFRIGERATOR BECAUSE OF A CHANCE OF AN EXPLOSION OCCURRING. THE CONSUMER COULD NOT USE THE TRAILER BECAUSE OF THIS DELAY, AND WISHED TO FILE A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE UNTIMELY REPAIR WORK FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE REFRIGERATOR IS NORCOLD, REFERENCE NUMBER: 77776269.*AK

NHTSA ID
10137586
Incident
Jul 12, 2005
Body & structure
Filed Aug 31, 2005

**COPY OF EMAIL TO THOR CORP** A LITTLE BACK GROUND, DURING OUR WARRANTY PERIOD, WE CONTACTED THOR INDUSTRIES REFERENCE LEAKING WATER INTO THE ROOFING SYSTEM. I WAS TOLD BY CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT A RECALL OF THE ROOFS WAS ORDER AND NOTICES WERE SENT TO OWNER. WHEN I MENTIONED THAT WE NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE ABOUT RECALL, YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE REP STATED THAT "BECAUSE WE DIDN'T RESPOND, WE WERE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE RECALL". I ASKED WHICH ADDRESS THEY SHOWED ON FILE (WHICH WAS THE CORRECT ADDRESS), SHE MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. BECAUSE OF THE RESPONSE, I JUST WENT OUT AND RE-CHALKED THE ROOF (AND RE-CHALK, AND RE-CHALKED, YEAR AFTER YEAR). THE PLASTIC COVERING OF THE ROOF HAS CRACKED IN SO MANY PLACES THAT NO MATTER HAVE MUCH I CHALK WATER HAS STILL CONTINUED TO LEAK. THE CAMPER IS USE ONCE A YEAR FOR 4 DAYS DURING A STATE HORSE SHOW. THE REST OF THE TIME, THE CAMPER IS COVERED. WELL, THIS PAST WEEKEND, WHILE AT THE SHOW, THE ROOF COLLAPSED (THANK GOD WE HAD THE EXTRA SUPPORT ARMS IN PLACE) TRAPPING MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER IN THE CAMPER. DOING A LITTLE RESEARCH, WE FIND THAT THIS ISN'T THE FIRST INSTANCE OF ROOF COLLAPSE DUTCHMEN HAS EXPERIENCED (SEE LINK: HTTP://WWW.KILLERPOP-UP.COM/ ) [XXX] **REPLY FROM THOR CORP** DEAR [XXX]: I WOULD FIRST LIKE TO SINCERELY APOLOGIZE FOR BOTH THE ISSUES YOU HAVE HAD WITH YOUR TRAILER AND FOR THE APPARENT MISINFORMATION YOU HAVE RECEIVED. I AM VERY INTERESTED IN KNOWING WHO GAVE YOU THE INFORMATION THAT THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THE ROOF OF YOUR TRAILER. WE HAVE NOT EVER ISSUED A RECALL ON THE ROOF OF YOUR TRAILER. AS FOR THE STATEMENT THAT YOU HAVE NOT CONTACTED US IN A TIMELY MANOR, I DO NOT UNDERSTAND SINCE WE DID NOT EVER ISSUE A RECALL. AGAIN WE DO APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE THIS HAS CAUSED, HOWEVER SINCE THE LEAK ISSUE IS RELATED TO LACK OF MAINTENANCE WE ARE UNABLE TO ASSIST IN THE REPAIRS. *NM INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ID
10134982
Incident
Aug 28, 2005
Mileage
1 mi
Body & structure
Filed Aug 23, 2005

DUE TO THE DESIGN OF DUTCHMAN POP-UP CAMPER ROOFS FOR THIS YEAR, WATER IS ALLOWED TO ENTER ROOF CAUSING WOOD TO ROT AND FAILURE OF ROOF SUPPORTS. THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR DEATH BECAUSE OF THE WEIGHT OF THE ROOF.

NHTSA ID
10133957
Incident
Aug 21, 2005

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Dutchmen Trailer by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
20041810—
2003220—
2002120—
2001010—
2000110—
1999210—
1998310—
1997110—
1996010—
1995Viewing610—
1992100—

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.