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1999 Dutchmen Trailer

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

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.
2
Latest Apr 16, 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.
0

Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1999 Dutchmen Trailer, most frequently naming the body & structure, suspension and tires & wheels 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 & structure133.3%
  • Suspension133.3%
  • Tires & wheels133.3%

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 & structureSuspension
Filed Apr 16, 2010

1999 DUTCHMEN TRAVEL TRAILER. CONSUMER STATES LEAF SPRING HANGER THAT ATTACHES THE LEAF SPRING TO THE FRAME OF THE TRAILER TORE LOOSE FROM THE FRAME. *TGW THE WELD THAT SECURED THE HANGER TO THE TRAILER FRAME DID NOT BREAK, THE FRAME OF THE TRAILER BROKE RESULTING IN A HOLE IN THE 2 X4 TRAILER FRAME. THE REPAIRMAN STATED IT WAS A RESULT OF THE TRAILER FRAME BEING TOO THIN ALONG WITH THE WELD BEING EXTREMELY HOT USED TO SECURE THE LEAF SPRING HANGER TO THE FRAME. *JB

NHTSA ID
10323109
Incident
Jan 1, 1901
Tires & wheels
Filed May 4, 2004

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE. THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE. CONSUMER DID NOT LOSE CONTROL. *AK

NHTSA ID
10072081
Incident
Mar 11, 2004

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—
1999Viewing210—
1998310—
1997110—
1996010—
1995610—
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.