Recall 13V026000: 2010 Dutchmen Freedom Spirit, 2007–2011 Dutchmen Grand Junction, 2009 Dutchmen Monte Vista +3 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 24, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 698
- Models
- 6
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Grand Junction; model year 2008-2009 Victory Lane and Winners Circle; model year 2009-2010 N'Tense; model year 2010 Freedom Spirit and model year 2009 Monte Vista recreational trailers. The affected trailers are equipped with Iota ITS-50R transfer switches. Wiring connections inside the transfer switch are not adequate and, as a result, the switch may overheat.
The risk
An overheated switch could result in a fire.
The fix
Dutchmen will notify owners and replace the Iota transfer switch, free of charge. The safety recall began February 12, 2013. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.
Notes
Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2010 Dutchmen Freedom Spirit
- 2007 Dutchmen Grand Junction
- 2008 Dutchmen Grand Junction
- 2009 Dutchmen Grand Junction
- 2010 Dutchmen Grand Junction
- 2011 Dutchmen Grand Junction
- 2009 Dutchmen Monte Vista
- 2009 Dutchmen N Tense
- 2010 Dutchmen N Tense
- 2008 Dutchmen Victory Lane
- 2009 Dutchmen Victory Lane
- 2008 Dutchmen Winners Circle
- 2009 Dutchmen Winners Circle
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V026000
- Manufacturer
- Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Feb 12, 2013
- Components
- Electrical system (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology