2014 Dutchmen KODIAK: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
1,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 2 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 50.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Service Brakes: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
2015: 1; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10730468 · 2015-06-25 (June 25, 2015)
MISMANUFACTURED DOOR PANELS (METAL DOOR) FOR BEDS PUNCTURING CANVASS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT; MISMANUFACTURED PLASTIC SEAMING WHICH HOLD CANVASS IN PLACE TO TRAILER ITSELF AND MISMANUFACTURED CANVASS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT AFTER NOMINAL USE COMPLETELY FALLING APART LEAVING TRAILER OPEN TO THE ELEMENTS. BOTH ISSUES ALLOW EXCESSIVE AND REPEATED WATER DAMAGE TO UNIT TO OCCUR. UNIT IS APPROXIMATELY ONE AND A HALF YEARS OLD AND ONLY USED A HANDFUL OF TIMES WITH REPEATED SERVICING REQUIRED WHICH HAS NEVER CORRECTED THE MANUFACTURING ISSUES.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10730468 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10850866 · 2016-03-21 (March 21, 2016)
THE TRAILER HAS COMPLETELY EXPOSED BRAKE WIRES (OVER 1 FT). THE WIRES HANG DOWN FROM THE WHEEL AND ARE PRONE TO DAMAGE FROM RABBITS (OR OTHER ANIMALS) AND/OR ROAD DAMAGE (FROM DEBRIS). I SPOKE WITH DUTCHMEN AND THEY SAID THIS WAS BUILT TO SPEC. MY WIRES WERE COMPLETELY EATEN BY RABBITS AND LEFT ME WITHOUT TRAILER BRAKES. THE COMPANY DOES NOT CARE AND WILL NOT COVER THE EXTENSIVE REPAIR COSTS.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10850866 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
17V755000 · Equipment
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗