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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE
09V236000DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC.from 10/01/2003 to 01/31/2009V (Vehicle)273507/15/2009MFRDUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC.06/25/200906/25/2009
Defect SummaryDutchmen 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 SummaryThe resulting fire or explosion could result in serious burns and possibly death.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesOwners 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 datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EQUIPMENT
07/04/200932201
 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
07/04/200932201
 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