Dutchmen N Tense 2008

Model N Tense made in 2008 by Dutchmen got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to wheels. . There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline.

Model 2008

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
08V268000DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC.from 08/31/2006 to 05/23/2008V (Vehicle)47807/14/2008MFRDUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC.06/18/200806/18/2008571108
Defect SummaryDutchmen is recalling 478 my 2007-2009 n'tense, victory lane, and winner's circle travel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' these trailers were built without rear reflex reflectors.
Consequence SummaryLack of reflectors could lead to reduced visibility of the travel trailer increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will send reflectors and installation instructions to customers. customers will have the option of installing the reflectors or take their travel trailer to the nearest dutchmen certified dealer to have the installation done free of charge. the recall began on july 14, 2008. owners may contact dutchmen at 1-866-869-1109.
NotesCustomers 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.
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
WHEELS
12/30/20081
 We have a 2008 grand junction, we bought in oct. of 2007. one month after we bought it we noticed a wheel was not right and we had it checked and found that the spindle nut was put on wrong. we had that fixed and they checked the other wheels to see if they were ok. nothing else was found. we went on a trip to pa.,( july of 08) and one of our tires starting wearing, so when we got back to florida we had our dealer check it out and they found the bearings were bad. they told us the bearing warranty is only for 6000 miles or 6 months. we did not have our warranty book to dispute this and paid our dealer $134.79 to fix the bearings only. we still have a bad tire, that needs to be replaced. when we did get our warranty book back, we saw bearings are 12,000 miles or 12 months. i think dutchmen should be accountable for this. these two wheels were on the same axle opposite sides. now in jan. 09, we were coming back from alabama and stopped to get gas and as we were pulling out, another wheel actually fell of and went flying about 30 yds. into the woods. this wheel did considerable damage to the fifth wheel. we had to have the fifth wheel put on a trailer bed to get towed to our dealer and as they were taking it on the back roads because of not being able to get it under the over passes on i-75 in florida the tow people did a lot of damage getting under the trees. we contacted the axle warranty and they refused warranty, because they said someone else must of tampered with it. this was not the case. this rig now has had three different wheels go bad and i'm not getting anywhere with warranty. they should be held accountable. our dealer is longview rv superstore in dover fl. we don't not feel comfortable pulling this rig any more. the last wheel when it came off could of killed us or someone else if we were still on i-75. can you help us with this issue, i do have the paper work on all the things that have gone wrong with this rig. thank you, derek and kim sutherly *tr