Dutchmen Classic Laminate 2003
Model Classic Laminate made in 2003 by Dutchmen got 3 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to structure and suspension. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 2003
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V465000 | DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. | from 05/01/2000 to 06/30/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 24113 | ODI | DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. | 11/12/2003 | 11/20/2003 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain travel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these ovens were produced with a defective panel. an electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a jumper or jump wire. this may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. in the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. if the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. 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 samsung at 800-932-3837 or dutchmen at 574-537-0700. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 07/24/2004 | 1 | 07/05/2003 | |
| This is more than one incident due to the manufacturer. even though the owners manual state the suspension,there is no suspension system on this 2003 dutcman classic fifth wheel travel trailer. anytime this unit towed, damage occurs. the entertainment center has collapsed twice due the shock of bouncing as it is towed. there is no absorbing of the shock then passes thru the trailer and into the tow-vehicle. other damage includes molding comming lose due to the bouncing. this will lead to strucure failer if not corrected, and possible injury or death. the 2004 models of this model have a suspension system.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 07/24/2004 | 1 | 07/05/2003 | |
| This is more than one incident due to the manufacturer. even though the owners manual state the suspension,there is no suspension system on this 2003 dutcman classic fifth wheel travel trailer. anytime this unit towed, damage occurs. the entertainment center has collapsed twice due the shock of bouncing as it is towed. there is no absorbing of the shock then passes thru the trailer and into the tow-vehicle. other damage includes molding comming lose due to the bouncing. this will lead to strucure failer if not corrected, and possible injury or death. the 2004 models of this model have a suspension system.*ak | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 06/22/2004 | 2 | 07/05/2003 | |
| Carlisle tire failure, tire size lt235/85r16. two tire blowouts with tread seperation and sidewall failure. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | BARTOW | DUSTYS RV |