Dutchmen Grand Junction 2011
Model Grand Junction made in 2011 by Dutchmen got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment.
Model 2011
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. | |||||||||||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V589000 | DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 1723 | MFR | DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. | 11/17/2010 | 11/24/2010 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2011 travel trailers manufactured from june 10, 2010, through september 3, 2010, and equipped with siemens and murray one inch plug-in circuit breakers. the spring clip plug-in assembly may break or fail to provide sufficient force to maintain a proper electrical connection in the panel board. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could lead to excessive temperature, arcing or thermal damage at the connection point, and potential damage to the panel board's electrical insulation which could lead to fire, property damage, or personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the breakers and replace as necessary free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during december 2010. owners may contact dutchmen warranty service department at 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||