2012 Dutchmen VOLTAGE: complaints, problems and recalls

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT WITH THE BOLTS AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER ON HER BEHALF. THE MANUFACTURER AGREED TO COVER THE REPAIR COSTS ON THE VEHICLE AND PROVIDED A NEW, UPDATED WARRANTY. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 02/01/12 *BF

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10444692 at NHTSA ↗

PULLED CAMPER FROM PENSACOLA, FL TO SHREPORT, LA. 495 MILES PULLED INTO CAMPGROUND, REGISTERED, CAME OUT AND TIRE ON RR HAD BLEW OUT AT THE SIDE WALL. (WAS NO STRESS TURNING CAMPER INTO CAMPGROUND). MAKE OF TIRE WAS AKUPET HF 188 ST235/80 R 16, CHANGED TIRE TO SPARE OF SAME SIZE AND DROVE TO TULSA OKLA NEXT DAY. GOT NEW GOODYEAR TIRE AND PUT ON CAMPER. LEFT TULSA AND WENT ON. WHILE DRIVING HOME AFTER 2250 MILES RF TIRE BLEW OUT ON HIGHWAY (SAME BRAND TIRE AS FIRST ONE). PUT SPARE ON AGAIN. DUTCHMAN WOULDN'T REPLACE MONEY I SPENT OR GAVE A …

Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10650537 at NHTSA ↗

LEFT PENSACOLA, FL AND DROVE 200 MILES TO SLIDALE, LA. RR AKUPET HF188 ST235/80 R16 TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING EAST ON I-10. GOT TO CAMPGROUND AND CHANGED TIRE OUT. PUT ON SPARE. BOUGHT NEW TIRE AND PUT ON CAMPER AFTER GETTING BACK TO PENSACOLA, FL. CONTACTED LIONSHEAD SPECIALTY TIRE & WHEEL. LLC AND THEY WON'T RETURN MY PHONE CALLS AND EMAILS CAN'T BE DELIVERED. LEFT PENSACOLA, FL 10/23/14 FOR SOUTH FLORIDA AND WITH 2800 MILES ON CAMPER LR AKUPET HF 188 ST235/80 R16 BLEW OUT. (LAST OF ORIGINAL TIRES THAT BLEW). COMING BACK FROM SOUTH FL…

Owner-reported narrative. 2,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10650544 at NHTSA ↗

TIRE: GOODYEAR MARATHON ST23580R16 MOUNTED ON 2012 DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE V3200 5TH WHEEL TOY HAULER THIS IS THE EXPLOSIVE FAILURE OF TWO GOODYEAR MARATHON TIRES WITH 100 MILES OF EACH OTHER RESULTING IN SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE RV EACH TIRE HAD BEEN CHECKED PRIOR TO TRIP AND WERE PROPERLY INFLATED. TIRES WERE PURCHASED MAY 2016 AND HAD LESS THAN 3000 DOCUMENTED MILES. ON 09/17/18 WHILE TRAVELLING TO OUR DESTINATION AND AT APPROXIMATELY 55MPH ON HWY 98 NEAR THE TOWN OF CRAWFORDVILLE FL, A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD FROM THE RIGHT REAR. CHUNKS OF TIRES W…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11132172 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2011-07-19 (July 19, 2011)

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.

Consequence: LINES THAT CONTAIN A SPLICE MAY LEAK FUEL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A POTENTIAL FIRE.

Remedy: 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.

Reported: 2012-01-12 (January 12, 2012)

THOR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE AND RUBICON TRAILERS, MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 19, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 21, 2011. THE TRAILER WHEELS MAY NOT BE FULLY SEATED ON THE HUB AND THEREFORE MAY LOOSEN AND POTENTIALLY DETACH FROM THE TRAILER.

Consequence: WHEEL SEPARATION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRAILER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. A DETACHED WHEEL ALSO POSES A RISK OF INJURY TO PEDESTRIANS AND OTHER VEHICLES.

Remedy: THOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEELS, AND REPAIR THE TRAILERS AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOR INDUSTRIES, INC. AT 1-937-596-6849.

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.