Dutchmen Grand Junction 2008
Model Grand Junction made in 2008 by Dutchmen got 9 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and structure. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment.
Model 2008
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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 13V026000 | Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. | from 10/05/2006 to 06/10/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 698 | MFR | Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. | 01/24/2013 | 01/28/2013 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 grand junction; model year 2008-2009 victory lane and winners circle; model year 2009-2010 n'tense; model year 2010 freedom spirit and model year 2009 monte vista recreational trailers. the affected trailers are equipped with iota its-50r transfer switches. wiring connections inside the transfer switch are not adequate and, as a result, the switch may overheat. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An overheated switch could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dutchmen will notify owners and replace the iota transfer switch, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin in february 2013. owners may contact dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V565000 | DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. | from 11/01/2007 to 10/08/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 455 | 12/10/2010 | MFR | DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. | 11/16/2010 | 11/16/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 grand junction and 2011 voltage recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. the population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. the response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dutchmen is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. the safety recall began on december 10, 2010. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 06/30/2012 | 1 | ||
| On june 30, 2012 less than 10 minutes from our home the left rear tire blew out on our camper causing damage to our camper. we replaced it with our spare. approximately 30 minutes from our destination myrtle beach, sc the left front tire blew out causing more damage to our camper. the tires that blew out had manufacturing dates of 2007 and 2006. the 2 remaining tires were starting to separate as well. we replaced all 5 tires while in myrtle beach, sc with a totally different brand name of tire. the power king towmax tires st235/80r16 that blew out have caused thus far $8653.78 worth of damage to our camper and we have already been told the deeper they go into it the more damage they are finding. we own and operate an automotive repair garage and also sell tires. we always keep our camper, boat, and personal vehicle tires in check. we were not overloaded, and were running anywhere from 55 mph to 60 mph on our trip. all tires on the camper including our vehicle are gauged and inspected before a trip. to date the tire manufacturer has not been helpful. we are having to deal with a company in canada and in the us for tires that were manufactured in china. they have already suggested to us that this is probably due to fault of ours or bad axels on our camper. the tires had approximately 2000 miles on them and had 9/32 of tread on them. these tires come out with 10/32 of tread. the 2 tires that did blow out have been shipped back to canada for them to analyze the tires what is left of them. we do still have the other 2 tires at our business that were separating. these tires need to be recalled before someone is killed. if both tires had blown at the same time we could have been in or caused an accident. wiring harnesses and propane lines were totally jerked out and missing. the propane line jerked out had starting leaking propane. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 06/30/2012 | 1 | ||
| On june 30, 2012 less than 10 minutes from our home the left rear tire blew out on our camper causing damage to our camper. we replaced it with our spare. approximately 30 minutes from our destination myrtle beach, sc the left front tire blew out causing more damage to our camper. the tires that blew out had manufacturing dates of 2007 and 2006. the 2 remaining tires were starting to separate as well. we replaced all 5 tires while in myrtle beach, sc with a totally different brand name of tire. the power king towmax tires st235/80r16 that blew out have caused thus far $8653.78 worth of damage to our camper and we have already been told the deeper they go into it the more damage they are finding. we own and operate an automotive repair garage and also sell tires. we always keep our camper, boat, and personal vehicle tires in check. we were not overloaded, and were running anywhere from 55 mph to 60 mph on our trip. all tires on the camper including our vehicle are gauged and inspected before a trip. to date the tire manufacturer has not been helpful. we are having to deal with a company in canada and in the us for tires that were manufactured in china. they have already suggested to us that this is probably due to fault of ours or bad axels on our camper. the tires had approximately 2000 miles on them and had 9/32 of tread on them. these tires come out with 10/32 of tread. the 2 tires that did blow out have been shipped back to canada for them to analyze the tires what is left of them. we do still have the other 2 tires at our business that were separating. these tires need to be recalled before someone is killed. if both tires had blown at the same time we could have been in or caused an accident. wiring harnesses and propane lines were totally jerked out and missing. the propane line jerked out had starting leaking propane. *tr | |||
| 06/30/2012 | |||
| On june 30, 2012 less than 10 minutes from our home the left rear tire blew out on our camper causing damage to our camper. we replaced it with our spare. approximately 30 minutes from our destination myrtle beach, sc the left front tire blew out causing more damage to our camper. the tires that blew out had manufacturing dates of 2007 and 2006. the 2 remaining tires were starting to separate as well. we replaced all 5 tires while in myrtle beach, sc with a totally differant brand name of tire. the power king towmax tires st235/80r16 that blew out have caused thus far $8653.78 worth of damage to our camper and we have already been told the deeper they go into it the more damage they are finding. we own and operate an automotive repair garage and also sell tires. we always keep our camper, boat, and personal vehicle tires in check. we were not overloaded, and were running anywhere from 55 mph to 60 mph on our trip. all tires on the camper including our vehicle are gauged and inspected before a trip. to date the tire manufacturer has not been helpful. we are having to deal with a company in canada and in the us for tires that were manufactured in china. they have already suggested to us that this is probably due to fault of ours or bad axels on our camper. the tires had approximately 2000 miles on them and had 9/32 of tread on them. these tires come out with 10/32 of tread. the 2 tires that did blow out have been shipped back to canada for them to analize the tires what is left of them. we do still have the other 2 tires at our business that were separating. these tires need to be recalled before someone is killed. if both tires had blown at the same time we could have been in or caused an accident. wiring harnesses and propane lines were totally jerked out and missing. the propane line jerked out had starting leaking propane. | |||