Dutchmen Recalls Several RV Trailer Models

July 2, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     DUTCHMEN / DUTCHMEN     2005-2010
     DUTCHMEN / FOUR WINDS     2005-2010
     DUTCHMEN / N TENSE     2005-2010
     DUTCHMEN / VICTORY LANE     2005-2010
     DUTCHMEN / WILD THING     2005-2010
     DUTCHMEN / WINNERS CIRCLE     2005-2010
Manufacturer: DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 22, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V236000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2735
Summary: DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING 2,735 MY 2005-2010 N’TENSE, VICTORY LANE, WINNER’S CIRCLE, WILD THING, FOUR WINDS, AND DUTCHMEN RECREATIONAL TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS CONTAIN A FUEL DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH A SHUT-OFF SWITCH WHICH IS NOT SPARK PROTECTED AND IS MOUNTED IN THE NOZZLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT OF THE FUEL DISPENSING SYSTEM. GASOLINE SPILLED ON THE SWITCH, OR GASOLINE VAPORS WHICH MIGHT BUILD UP IN THE VICINITY OF THE SWITCH DURING DISPENSING FUNCTIONS, MAY CREATE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION IF A SPARK IS GENERATED BY THE SWITCH.
Consequence: THE RESULTING FIRE OR EXPLOSION COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS BURNS AND POSSIBLY DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PROVIDE AN IGNITION PROTECTED SWITCH AND INSULATED TERMINALS TO REPLACE THE CURRENT SWITCH. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JULY 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUTCHMEN AT 866-869-1109.
Notes: OWNERS MAY ALSO 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 .

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