2006 Dutchmen T@B: complaints, problems and recalls

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DUTCHMAN T@B TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LININGS WERE COMPLETELY BURNED OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED , AND THE BRAKE DRUMS AND SHOES WERE COMPLETELY WORN OUT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH THE MECHANICAL SURGE BRAKE ASSEMBLY WOULD PUSH FAR ENOUGH UP TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE HANDLE. THIS CAUSED THE BRAKE HANDLE TO LOCK AND DISINTEGRATE THE BRAKE SHOES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT ADEQUATE TO PROPERLY SLOW DOWN THE TRAILER. *AK UPDATE 4/23/07*TR

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10186492 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DUTCHMEN T@B AEROLIGHT CAMPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES DRY ROTTED WITHIN ONE YEAR. THE MANUFACTURER REQUESTED PICTURES AND, ONCE THEY WERE RECEIVED, THE MANUFACTURER SENT FOUR NEW TIRES. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE TIRES SHOULD BE RECALLED, HOWEVER, THE FAULTY TIRES ARE BEING HANDLED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 200. NO OTHER VEHICLE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER PROVIDED 4 NEW TIRES TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED TIRES. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PICTURES O…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10192256 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DUTCHMEN T@B. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AXLES UNDERNEATH THE TRAILER CAUSED THE SPRING HANGERS TO SEPARATE. ALL FOUR SPRING HANGERS HAVE FAILED. THE AXLES BEGAN TO RIDE ON THE TIRE, CAUSING THE TIRE TO SMOKE. THE AXLE WAS LIFTED TO THE UNDERBELLY OF THE TRAILER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THIS WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM, BUT WAS LIPPMANN INDUSTRIES' PROBLEM INSTEAD. THE MANUFACTURER SENT SOMEONE TO REPAIR THE CROSS MEMBERS, BUT THEY STATED THAT THE CROSS MEMBERS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THAT THE TRAILER WAS NOT SAF…

Owner-reported narrative. 2,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10195666 at NHTSA ↗

1- ORDINARY EVERYDAY USE- PULLING 5TH WHEEL ON A WORKING TRIP 2- FOUR SPRING HANGERS BROKE LOOSE FROM FRAME OF COACH WHICH RESULTED IN FRONT AXLE COMING LOOSE AND SHIFTING BACK AND BEING DRUG BY BACK AXLE/WHEELS. BOTH AXLES WERE ONLY ATTACHED BY EQUALIZERS. THE UNIT HAD TO BE TOWED AND REPAIRED ON SITE DUE TO THE DANGER OF RELOCATING. 3-REPLACED SPRING HANGERS WITH HEAVIER UPDATED SPRING HANGERS, ALSO HAD TO MAKE REPAIRS TO THE UNDERBELLY OF UNIT DUE TO DAMAGE FROM DEFECTIVE HANGERS PUNCTURING THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF UNIT, HAD TO REPLACE ALL F…

Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10195994 at NHTSA ↗

WE OWN A BRAND NEW 2006 37QSL GRAND JUNCTION 5TH WHEEL. OUR 1ST BLOW OUT WAS LESS THAN 3000 MILES IN NORCROSS GA. (I HAVE RECEIPTS)WITH LESS THAN 4000 MILES, WE HAD OUR 2ND BLOW OUT AN INTERSTATE NEAR AMSTERDAM NY. OUR 3RD BLOW OUT, WAS NEAR LAKE HAVASU, AZ WITH LESS THAN 8000 MILES ON THE TIRES. AFTER 3 BLOW OUTS ON THE HIGHWAY, FINALLY THE MANGER (RICK) AT BIG O TIRES, FOUND THE PROBLEM. THE VALUE STEMS WERE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. HE SHOWED US THAT 2 WASHERS INSTEAD OF ONE WAS PUT ON THE VALUE STEM, SO WHEN THE TIRES HEATED UP, THE 2ND …

Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10230186 at NHTSA ↗

10230186 2 DAYS AGO I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH YOUR OFFICE. I'VE SINCE RECEIVED MORE PERTINENT INFORMATION AND AM TRYING TO ADD IT HERE, AS A DOWNLOAD. PLEASE ADD IT TO YOUR FILE, AS IT PROVES THE 2 GROMMENTS WERE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A LINK SO I CAN E MAIL YOU THE INFORMATION I HAVE. THE PHOTO'S, DOCUMENTATION WILL BACK UP MY STATEMENTS. PLEASE SEND A E MAIL ADDRESS WHERE I CAN SEND IT. THANKS......... *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10230447 at NHTSA ↗

I PURCHASED A 2006 GRAND JUNCTION 5TH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER IN APRIL 2006 WITH POWER KING ST235.80.R.16E TOW TIRES MANUFACTURED IN 2005. TRAVELING FROM BATON ROUGE, LA, I WAS ALERTED THAT I WAS RUNNING ON A FLAT (RR). I STOPPED AND CALLED ROAD SERVICE TO SWAP THE SPARE TO GROUND. AFTER CAMPING IN WEST MEMPHIS THAT NIGHT, WE PROCEEDED TO NASHVILLE, AFTER 20 MILES THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH. ROAD SERVICE WAS CALLED TO BRING 2 NEW TIRES, ONE TO REPLACE THE SPARE AND ON TO REPLACE THE BLOWOUT. REPAIRMAN CHECKED TIRE FOR …

Owner-reported narrative. 7,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10241360 at NHTSA ↗

IN MY TRAVEL TRAILER I NOTICED DOORS NOT FITTING CORRECTLY AND THE COUNTER TOP BEING OUT OF LEVEL AMONG OTHER THINGS LIKE DOORS. I LOOKED UNDER THE TRAILER AND FOUND THAT THE FRAME WAS BENT/TWISTED. THE BACK OF THE TRAILER HAS NEVER HIT THE GROUND AND IT HAS NEVER HIT A CURB..I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY WANT ME TO SEND IT TO INDIANA FROM OREGON AT MY COST FOR THEM TO REPAIR IT, THAT WOULD BE OVER $6000 FOR ME TO PAY TO REPAIR THEIR JUNK...UNACCEPTABLE YOU DID NOT HAVE THE MODEL OF MY TRAILER SO I CHOSE THE CLOSEST ONE, MY MODEL IS A…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10246283 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2006-12-22 (December 22, 2006)

ON CERTAIN RECREATIONAL TRAILERS, A FURNACE VENT WAS NOT INSTALLED. THE LACK OF AN EXHAUST VENT ALLOWS FURNACE COMBUSTION PRODUCTS CONTAINING CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES TO VENT INTO THE TRAILER.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THE TRAILER.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO VISUALLY CHECK FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE EXHAUST VENT ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. IF THE EXHAUST VENT IS NOT PRESENT OR IF THERE ARE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS, THE OWNER WILL BE INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE FURNACE AND TO TAKE THEIR TRAILER TO THE NEAREST DUTCHMEN DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER FOR REPAIR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 31, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DUTCHMEN AT 1-219-534-1224.

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.