Dutchmen Four Winds 2009
Model Four Winds made in 2009 by Dutchmen got 2 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to equipment. . There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 2009
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 | |||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
09V236000 | DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. | from 10/01/2003 to 01/31/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 2735 | 07/15/2009 | MFR | DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. | 06/25/2009 | 06/25/2009 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Dutchmen is recalling 2,735 my 2005-2010 n'tense, victory lane, winner's circle, wild thing, four winds, and dutchmen recreational trailers. these trailers contain a fuel dispensing system with a shut-off switch which is not spark protected and is mounted in the nozzle storage compartment of the fuel dispensing system. gasoline spilled on the switch, or gasoline vapors which might build up in the vicinity of the switch during dispensing functions, may create a fire or explosion if a spark is generated by the switch. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The resulting fire or explosion could result in serious burns and possibly death. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will provide an ignition protected switch and insulated terminals to replace the current switch. the remedy will be performed free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or before july 9, 2009. owners may contact dutchmen at 1-866-869-1109. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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EQUIPMENT | |||
07/04/2009 | 3220 | 1 | |
Rv unit experienced a propane leak in the vehicle which was caused by the close proximity of the copper gas line and the rear of the microwave oven. the microwave was not sufficiently mounted to eliminate movement while the vehicle is in motion and the gas line has excessive slack and no securing that permitted the line to rub against the rear of the microwave during travel. the units lp gas detector also failed to alarm even with the sufficient amount of gas that had leaked before human detection. *tr | |||
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | |||
07/04/2009 | 3220 | 1 | |
Rv unit experienced a propane leak in the vehicle which was caused by the close proximity of the copper gas line and the rear of the microwave oven. the microwave was not sufficiently mounted to eliminate movement while the vehicle is in motion and the gas line has excessive slack and no securing that permitted the line to rub against the rear of the microwave during travel. the units lp gas detector also failed to alarm even with the sufficient amount of gas that had leaked before human detection. *tr |