Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2011

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 6 safety recalls made by Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. in 2011. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.
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August 22, 2011
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EXHAUST VENT

DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 RUBICON TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 8, 2010, THROUGH JULY 15, 2011. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH THE EXTERIOR FURNACE VENT NOT INSTALLED IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE TRAILER. THE FURNACE CAN RUN WITHOUT THE PROPER EXHAUST VENTILATION AND RELEASE CARBON MONOXIDE TO THE INTERIOR OF THE UNIT.
NHTSA ID: 11V430000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 171
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD RESULT IN ASPHYXIATION OR CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. THE HEAT BUILD UP FROM THE EXHAUST CAN ALSO RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRAILER TO VERIFY THE FURNACE EXHAUST IS PRESENT AND INSTALL ONE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 26, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUTCHMEN AT 1-574-537-0700.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 19, 2011
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL SUPPLY AND FUEL RETURN HOSES

DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 VOLTAGE TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 3, 2011, THROUGH JULY 8, 2011, AND MANUFACTURED WITH FUEL SUPPLY AND FUEL RETURN HOSES THAT MAY CONTAIN A SPLICE IN THE FUEL LINE.
NHTSA ID: 11V369000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 550
Consequence Summary:
LINES THAT CONTAIN A SPLICE MAY LEAK FUEL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A POTENTIAL FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINES BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND THE GENERATOR. IF A SPLICE IS FOUND, THE FUEL LINES WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUTCHMEN AT 1-574-537-0700.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 14, 2011
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BUS BAR WIRING

DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 INFINITY TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 4, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2011, BECAUSE THE 12 VOLT MAIN WIRING IN THE FRONT BULKHEAD COMPARTMENT IS INCORRECTLY ROUTED. ON THE ELECTRICAL BUS BAR MOUNTED TO THE BULKHEAD IN THE COMPARTMENT, ONLY THE MAIN POWER FEED FROM THE DISCONNECT SWITCH SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO THE LOWER SECTION OF THE BUS BAR. HOWEVER, THE POWER FEED LINE TO THE SOLENOID FOR THE HYDRAULIC PUMP SYSTEM IS ALSO WIRED TO THE LOWER PORTION OF THE BUS BAR. THIS CIRCUIT IS NOT PROTECTED BY AN AUTO RESET BREAKER.
NHTSA ID: 11V358000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 92
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A SHORT OR GROUND, THE UNPROTECTED CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL AUTO RESET BREAKER TO THE BUS BAR AND CONNECT THE POWER FEED FOR THE HYDRAULIC PUMP SYSTEM TO THE ADDED BREAKER, WHICH WILL GIVE IT THE REQUIRED OVER CURRENT PROTECTION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUTCHMEN AT 1-574-537-0700.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 16, 2011
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

GVWR CERTIFICATION LABEL

DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 KOMFORT PACIFIC RIDGE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2010 THROUGH DECEMBER 30, 2010, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE LABELS LIST THE WRONG GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) AND GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR).
NHTSA ID: 11V184000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 32
Consequence Summary:
A CONSUMER COULD OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE BASED ON THE INCORRECT INFORMATION PROVIDED. AN OVERLOADED VEHICLE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A TIRE FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DUTCHMEN WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUTCHMEN AT 574-537-0700.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 11, 2011
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION LABEL

DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 315BHDS RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 3, 2010 THROUGH JANUARY 24, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE LABELS LIST THE WRONG TIRE LOAD RANGE. THE SIZE SHOULD BE ST225/75R15D AND WAS LISTED AS ST225/75R15C.
NHTSA ID: 11V095000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 101
Consequence Summary:
DURING REPLACEMENT OF THE TIRES, A CONSUMER COULD INSTALL THE INCORRECT TIRE POTENTIALLY LEADING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Corrective Action:
DUTCHMEN WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 21, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUTCHMEN AT 574-537-0700.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 6, 2011
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL SHUTOFF MODULE

DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RUBICON AND VOLTAGE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 16, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 23, 2011. THE FUEL SHUT-OFF TIMER MODULES ARE DEFECTIVE. THE MODULE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE PROGRAMMED WITH A 5 MINUTE SHUT-OFF FEATURE, WHICH AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF THE FUEL PUMP AFTER 5 MINUTES OF NO ACTIVITY. THE DEFECTIVE MODULES DO NOT HAVE THIS AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF FEATURE PROGRAMMED INTO THEM. THIS ALLOWS THE FUEL PUMP TO CONTINUOUSLY RUN IF NOT SHUT OFF IN THE INITIAL 5 MINUTE PERIOD, CAUSING IT TO OVERHEAT AND FAIL.
NHTSA ID: 11V005000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
# of Units Affected: 229
Consequence Summary:
OVERHEATING MAY LEAD TO FIRE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL SHUT-OFF TIMER MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 17, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUTCHMEN AT 574-537-0700.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No