Dutch Dutch 1998
Model Dutch made in 1998 by Dutch got 24 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, child seat and equipment.
Model 1998
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 06/22/1999 | |||
| Vehicle was in vovled in a head-on collision at approximately 40-45 mph. upon impact, both air bags failed to deploy. dealer / manufacturer notified. can nhtsa help in this matter. *ak | |||
| CHILD SEAT | |||
| Consumer recieved a recall letter on the evenflo car seat that he purchased. the manf. said that parts were going to be ordered in 2/97, as of 6/17/97 repair has not been made. | |||
| CHILD SEAT - HARNESS BUCKLE - CONVERTIBLE | |||
| Dutch model # 4750bzf, dom 4/10/96; for no apparent reason the buckle fails to remain latched. the manufacturer will be notified about the problem. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| CHILD SEAT - SHIELD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/12/1998 | |||
| Adjustable arm shield that comes down over the head of the child. because it is adjustable the pin snaps, and the shield is no longer any good. evenflo was contacted, and stated that they will replace the css with the same model. consumer has had this same problem with three other css. the shield is the only thing that keeps the child in the seat, rather than the shoulder harness, from which the child can get out. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 07/23/2003 | |||
| Motor home was parked in driveway when consumer turned on the refrigerator and without warning the back of the refrigerator caught on fire, burning the consumer in the face. consumer contacted the manufacturer about this issue. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | |||
| 1 | 07/17/1998 | ||
| Over created so much heat outside the oven that the plastic vent on outside of coach melted. | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - LOCK | |||
| 09/10/1990 | |||
| While driving the liftgate latch flies open. explain in more details.*ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| Please add details. ts | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 10/27/1997 | |||
| When the vehicle is put in gear, the vehicle will not go completly in gear, causing transmission problems. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 09/04/1998 | |||
| Brakes failed. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| Front brake rotors rusted through, causing warping, and resulting in extended stopping distance. the dealer has replaced the rotors. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| While trying to press on the brake pedal, driver's foot sometimes touches the the gas pedal, which means they are too close. *ak | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 12/03/1996 | |||
| Car hit tree, resulting in an accident. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 10/12/1997 | 1 | 07/17/1998 | |
| Delamination or lack of glue on the sidewall of the coach. | |||
| Console between 60/40 bench is poorly designed, it locks in the up position. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| Consumer was in the shopping center when another vehicle hit him, and the right side bumper completely fell off. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||
| 08/15/1998 | 3 | 07/17/1998 | |
| Air suspension system is deflating due to failure, when this occurs the design allows for the brake system to lock up and fail. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 05/27/1995 | 2 | ||
| Single axle rear electra tires blew out while being pulled. tt | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 09/08/2004 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced tread separation within the last three months. driver's rear tire/ driver's side/passenger's side, and driver's front tire tread separated from the wheels. goodyear, power king. lt p235/85r16, dot ta0rd3kv107. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway and heard a noise. he was forced to pull over. but vehicle was contollable. right rear tire tread separated from vehicle. tire was firestone, at.*ak | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| Pe00 020; consumer was turning a corner at a slow speed and heard a noise. she pulled over,and right rear tire tread separated from rim. firestone, wilderness #at. there were no injuries to report. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 07/11/1997 | 1 | ||
| While approaching intersection released cruise control, engine accelerated, vehicle kept moving with brakes applied. to avoid crash with another vehicle, driver swerved into ditch, no warning. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 06/25/1997 | |||
| Dealer provided protection package ,and caused windshield reflection and a slippery windshield. manufacturer contacted, he said that it would wear off. *ak | |||