Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2009
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 4 safety recalls made by Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. in 2009. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 27, 2009
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
AXLE REPLACEMENT
DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS WHICH WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECT AXLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AXLES RATED AT 4,400 LBS. THE VEHICLES SHOULD HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AXLES RATED AT 5,080 LBS.
NHTSA ID: 09V430000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 24
Consequence Summary:
TOWING A VEHICLE WITH THE AXLE LOADED BEYOND THE SPECIFIED WEIGHT RATING MAY RESULT IN AXLE FAILURE LEADING TO POOR VEHICLE HANDLING AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AXLES ON EACH VEHICLE WITH ONE'S RATED AT 5,080 LBS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUTCHMEN WARRANTY SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 866-869-1109.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 2, 2009
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FEDERAL ID LABEL/FMVSS 567 CERTIFICATION
DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH THE INCORRECT AXLE INFORMATION PRINTED ON THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL.
NHTSA ID: 09V429000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 106
Consequence Summary:
TOWING A VEHICLE WITH THE AXLE LOADED BEYOND THE SPECIFIED WEIGHT RATING MAY RESULT IN AXLE FAILURE LEADING TO POOR VEHICLE HANDLING AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DUTCHMEN WILL MAIL THE CORRECTED TAG TO CONSUMERS OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUTCHMEN AT 1-866-869-1109.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 18, 2009
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG TIRE LOADING LABEL
DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DUTCHMAN AND FOUR WINDS TRAILERS MANUFACTURED BY DUTCHMAN BECAUSE THEY FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL DOES NOT CONTAIN THE CORRECT SIZE.
NHTSA ID: 09V331000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 51
Consequence Summary:
DURING REPLACEMENT OF THE TIRES, A CONSUMER COULD INSTALL THE INCORRECT TIRE POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DUTCHMAN WILL MAIL THE APPROPRIATE LABELS TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. IF THE CUSTOMER REQUIRES ASSISTANCE INSTALLING THE LABELS, A DEALER WILL INSTALL THE LABEL. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 4, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUTCHMEN AT 1-866-869-1109.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 25, 2009
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL STORAGE SYSTEM
DUTCHMEN 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.
NHTSA ID: 09V236000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 2,735
Consequence Summary:
THE RESULTING FIRE OR EXPLOSION COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS BURNS AND POSSIBLY DEATH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS 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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No