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2003 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 Jun 12, 2006
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.
2
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 2003 Dutchmen Trailer, most frequently naming the other / unspecified and tires & wheels categories. 2 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

  • Other / unspecified150.0%
  • Tires & wheels150.0%

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

2 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
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
03V179000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

May 21, 2003
3,514 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFI) OUTLET WAS IMPROPERLY WIRED.
The risk: THE FAILURE OF THE GFI OUTLET TO WORK PROPERLY COULD CAUSE A PERSON USING AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE PLUGGED INTO THE GFI OUTLET TO BE EXPOSED TO AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF SUCH PERSON OR THE ELECTRICAL DEVICE COMES INTO CONTACT WITH WATER.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE OUTLETS. IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT MOBILE, DUTCHMEN MAY AUTHORIZE A CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN TO PERFORM THE REPAIR AT THE SITE OF THE TRAILER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 22, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DUTCHMEN AT 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

Other / unspecified
Filed Jun 12, 2006

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION ON SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVEN, RECALL WAS PERFORMED AND OVEN BEGAN TO MAKE A CONSTANT HUMMING SOUND WHILE IN USE. *KB THE RECALLED PART WAS REPLACED MARCH 2006. AFTER REPAIR THE MICROWAVE MADE A HUMMING NOISE WHEN IT WAS NOT BEING USED. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE APPLIANCE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT SAMSUNG WOULD HAVE TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL SERVICE. THE CONSUMER CONTACT SAMSUNG DIRECTLY BUT HAS RECEIVED NOT RESOLUTION. *NM

NHTSA ID
10160519
Incident
Mar 1, 2006
Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 13, 2004

I OWN A 35FT DUTCHMAN 5TH WHEEL THAT IS 9 MONTHS OLD. THE TIRES ARE LT235/R8516 . THE TIRE ARE ALWAYS COVERED IN STORAGE AND BEFORE TRIPS THE TIRE PRESSURE AND CONDITION ARE ALWAYS CHECKED ALONG WITH THE LUGS: NUTS. ON MY WAY HOME FROM LAKE HAVASU I EXPERINCED NOT ONE BUT TWO SERIOUS BLOWOUTS ON OPPISITE SIDES OF THE TRAILER LESS THAN 80 MILES APART. THE FIRST BLOWOUT CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMANGE TO THE BACK FENDER, UNDER CARRIAGE, AND FRAME AROUND THE BACK DOOR OF THE TRAILER. THE FENDER IS SHREADED. THE TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. I PUT THE SPARE ON, CONTINUED ON MY WAY WHEN LESS THAN 80 MILES LATER I EXPERIENCED ANOTHER BLOWOUT. SAME THING, TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. THESE TIRES HAD LESS THAN 1300 MILES ON THEM AND WERE ALL INSPECTED PRIOR TO THE TRIP. I NOW HAD NO SPARE AND WAS FORCED INTO PURCHASING 2 NEW TIRES. I DID NOT BUY CARLISLE!!! I WILL NOW HAVE TO REPLACE THE OTHER 2 TIRES AND HAVE THE DAMAGE TO MY 5TH WHEEL REPAIRED. I HAVE READ AND PERSONALLY KNOW OF MANY FAILURES WITH THESE TIRES. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE BEFORE SOMEONE LOOSES THEIR LIFE!!! PLEASE MAKE THIS MANUFACTURER RESPONSBLE FOR THEIR DEFECTIVE TIRES.*AK

NHTSA ID
10090910
Incident
Sep 11, 2004

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Dutchmen Trailer by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
20041810—
2003Viewing220—
2002120—
2001010—
2000110—
1999210—
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.