Dutchmen Trailer 1999
Model Trailer made in 1999 by Dutchmen got 4 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to structure and suspension. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 1999
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG FURNACE | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V015000 | DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. | from 01/01/1995 to 11/30/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 21508 | 02/20/2004 | MFR | DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. | 01/05/2004 | 01/13/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain traveltrailers equipped with suburban furnaces, the furnace exhaust vent may not be present. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When the furnace is in use this could allow carbon monoxide fumes to vent into the trailer, which could result in serious injury or death to the passengers. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners and dealers will inspect for the presence of the exhaust vent and for hot exhaust air escaping from the furnace exhaust. the recall began february 20, 2004. owners should contact dutchmen at 1-219-534-1224. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customer's can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 1999 dutchmen travel trailer. consumer states leaf spring hanger that attaches the leaf spring to the frame of the trailer tore loose from the frame. *tgw the weld that secured the hanger to the trailer frame did not break, the frame of the trailer broke resulting in a hole in the 2 x4 trailer frame. the repairman stated it was a result of the trailer frame being too thin along with the weld being extremely hot used to secure the leaf spring hanger to the frame. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER,BRACKET | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 1999 dutchmen travel trailer. consumer states leaf spring hanger that attaches the leaf spring to the frame of the trailer tore loose from the frame. *tgw the weld that secured the hanger to the trailer frame did not break, the frame of the trailer broke resulting in a hole in the 2 x4 trailer frame. the repairman stated it was a result of the trailer frame being too thin along with the weld being extremely hot used to secure the leaf spring hanger to the frame. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER/BRACKET | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 1999 dutchmen travel trailer. consumer states leaf spring hanger that attaches the leaf spring to the frame of the trailer tore loose from the frame. *tgw the weld that secured the hanger to the trailer frame did not break, the frame of the trailer broke resulting in a hole in the 2 x4 trailer frame. the repairman stated it was a result of the trailer frame being too thin along with the weld being extremely hot used to secure the leaf spring hanger to the frame. *jb | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 03/11/2004 | 1 | 07/12/1999 | |
| While traveling at highway speed consumer heard a loud noise. the tread separated from the front passenger's side tire. consumer did not lose control. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI | MOUNT CLEMENS | GENERAL TRAILER |