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2015 Dutchmen Voltage

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 19, 2019
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 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2015 Dutchmen Voltage, most frequently naming the body & structure, brakes and electrical categories. 6 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 & structure133.3%
  • Brakes133.3%
  • Electrical133.3%

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

6 campaigns cover this model year

View all 6

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
16V825000

EQUIPMENT

Nov 15, 2016
6,252 units potentially affected
The defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Keystone Carbon, Fuzion, Impact, Raptor, and Dutchmen Voltage toy hauler fifth wheels equipped with aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. The affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.
The risk: If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install a hinge brace over the back of the existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-267.
Keystone RV CompanyManufacturer number 16-267View on NHTSA.gov
15V762000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Nov 17, 2015
1,756 units potentially affected
The defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Dutchmen Voltage recreational trailers manufactured August 6, 2014, to October 15, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an exterior folding ladder that is not properly secured to the vehicle wall.
The risk: If the ladder is not properly attached to the trailer, the ladder may detach while being used, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy: Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and install the appropriate fasteners to properly secure the ladder to vehicle wall, free of charge. The recall began on December 8, 2015. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 15-242.
Keystone RV CompanyManufacturer number 15-242View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Body & structure
Filed Jul 19, 2019

WE HAVE FOUND SEVERAL STRUCTURAL FRAME MEMBERS WITH SUBSTANDARD WELDS. WE HAVE EVEN FOUND ONE WALL FRAME MEMBER THAT HAS COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE FLOOR FRAME. ALL OF THESE ARE HIDDEN AND CANNOT BE SEEN WITHOUT REMOVING BODY PANELS. ADDITIONALLY WE HAVE NUMEROUS PLACES IN SIDE WALLS THAT ARE DELAMINATING CAUSING A LOSS OF STRUCTURAL STABILITY. WE HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER TO REQUEST WARRANTY REPAIRS. KEYSTONE HAS DENIED ALL REPAIRS.

NHTSA ID
11233272
Incident
Dec 21, 2018
Mileage
5,000 mi
BrakesElectrical
Filed May 8, 2018
Crash reported

NEW FROM THE DEALERSHIP, THE LIPPERT BRAKES HAD NOT BEEN ADJUSTED TO SEAT THE SHOES INTO THE DRUM. I HAD A LOCAL HORSE TRAILER DEALERSHIP ADJUST AND SEAT EACH OF THE 4 BRAKES PRIOR TO OUR FIRST TRIP, AS WELL AS CHECK THE HUBS. NO GREASE WAS ADDED; THE EXISTING GREASE APPEARED IN GOOD CONDITION, AND THE DRUMS WERE SHINY AND DRY. WE DROVE OVER DONNER SUMMIT WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE 2018 ONE TON TOW RIG HAS AN EXHAUST BRAKE, SO BRAKING ON THE DESCENT WAS MINIMAL. AFTER PASSING THROUGH RENO, BEFORE CARSON CITY I NOTICED THE TRAILER PUSHING THE TRUCK AND TESTED TRAILER BRAKING BY APPLYING THE TRAILER BRAKES ONLY, WHICH IS POSSIBLE WITH A THUMB LEVER ON THE GM FACTORY INTEGRATED BRAKE CONTROLLER. THE TRAILER BRAKES WERE ALMOST IMPERCEPTIBLE. AT OUR DESTINATION JUST SOUTH OF CARSON CITY I REMOVED THE RUBBER INSPECTION GROMMITS AND COULD SEE GREASE COATING THE DRUMS. THE NEXT DAY I HAULED THE TRAILER TO BOB'S PERFORMANCE CENTER IN GARDNERVILLE AND HAD IT FURTHER INSPECTED. HIS TECHNICIAN LOOKED AT THE CHINESE LIPPERT BACKING PLATES (BRAKE ASSEMBLIES) AND SAID "WE SEE THESE PIECES OF [XXX] BLOWING SEALS ALL THE [XXX] TIME?. FUNNY IF IT WASN'T PUTTING MY FAMILY AT RISK. THEY ALSO POINTED OUT TO ME THAT THE SCOTCH LOCK ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS USED TO WIRE MY BRAKES HAD A LARGE GAUGE WIRE COMING FROM THE FRAME BUT A TINY GAUGE WIRE LEADING TO THE BRAKE MAGNETS. THEY OPENED ONE AND SHOWED ME HOW THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED TO CONNECT SUCH DIFFERENT WIRE DIAMETERS AND TESTED THE AMPERAGE AT THE MAGNETS, WHICH WAS BELOW SPEC (1.8 AMPERES INSTEAD OF 3 AT FULL BRAKING). RATHER THAN KEEP MY KIDS OUT OF SCHOOL AND WAIT FOR APPROVAL FROM THE NOTORIOUSLY UNSCRUPULOUS RV MANUFACTURER, KEYSTONE/DUTCHMEN, I FOLLOWED THE ADVICE OF THE SHOP TECHS AND REPLACED THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLIES WITH AMERICAN MADE COMPONENTS AND ALSO HAD THEM RE-WIRE USING CRIMPED BUTT-CONNECTORS IN PLACE OF THE SCOTCH LOCKS. *TT VIN IS INVALID CONSUMER STATED AXLES ARE NOT VENTED. UPDATED 9/20/18*JB *DT *JB *DT THE CONSUMER CLAIMS THAT NO ONE ADDED ANY GREASE TO THEM

NHTSA ID
11092530
Incident
Mar 31, 2018
Mileage
1,500 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Dutchmen Voltage by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2022120—
2021130—
2020030—
2019020—
2018030—
2017250—
2016050—
2015Viewing260—
2014120—
2013010—
2012430—
2011150—

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.