2009 Dutchmen DENALI: complaints, problems and recalls

WHILE INVESTIGATING SOME DRIPPING WATER, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PORTSIDE SHOCK ABSORBER IS RUBBING AGAINST THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE. THE RUBBING HAS WORN DOWN THE RAISED INFORMATION LOCATED ON THE INSIDE SIDEWALL OF THIS TIRE TO THE DEGREE OF NO LONGER BEING ABLE TO READ THE INFORMATION. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE REAR PORTSIDE TIRE AND THE REAR STARBOARD TIRE HAVE ALSO BEEN RUBBING AGAINST THE SHOCK ABSORBERS TO THE DEGREE IT IS VERY VISIBLE TO THE NAKED EYE. IT ALSO APPEARS THAT SOME RUBBING IS OCCURRING ON THE FRONT STARBOARD T…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10296459 at NHTSA ↗

2009 DUTCHMEN DENALI. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AXLE ASSEMBLY ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER LEARNED THE TIRES WERE FILLED WITH NITROGEN, RATHER THAN REGULAR AIR. IN NOVEMEBR 2010, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE TIRES WERE SHOWING SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE WEAR AFTER HAVING DRIVEN LESS THAN 1800 MILES. LOOKING AT ALL FOUR TIRES, HE NOTICED THE LEFT REAR TIRE HAD THE MOST EXCESSIVE WEAR, THAN THE OTHERS ON THE INSIDE. SO MUCH, THAT THE CORD COULD BE SEEN. HE LATER DISCOVERED THE WHEEL HAD BEEN WELDED CROOKED ON THE AXLE. HE CHECKED THE TIRE PRESSURE WITH H…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10542693 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2009-11-02 (November 2, 2009)

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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

Reported: 2009-11-27 (November 27, 2009)

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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

Reported: 2017-11-22 (November 22, 2017)

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 Crossroads, Dutchmen, and Keystone recreational trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V755-5127.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Keystone will notify owners and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-574-535-2100, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-307.