Recall 03V179000: 2002–2003 Dutchmen Trailer

Report received

May 21, 2003

Manufacturer

Dutchmen manufacturing, inc.

Potentially affected

3,514vehicles

Model years

2002–2003

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain fifth wheel and travel trailers, the ground fault circuit interrupter (gfi) outlet was improperly wired.

Possible consequence

The failure of the gfi outlet to work properly could cause a person using an electrical device plugged into the gfi outlet to be exposed to an electrical shock if such person or the electrical device comes into contact with water.

Remedy

Dealers will repair the outlets. If the vehicle is not mobile, dutchmen may authorize a certified electrician to perform the repair at the site of the trailer. Owner notification began august 22, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact dutchmen at dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 Dutchmen Trailer1 complaints
• 2003 Dutchmen Trailer2 complaints