Dutchmen Coleman problems & recalls

Problem: Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain 2021-2022 dutchmen coleman 1855rb and 190bh travel trailers. the trailers may be equipped with axle springs rated at 4400 pounds instead of 5100 pounds.

Risk: The springs can be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the axle springs, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed january 23, 2024. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 23-447.

Problem: Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain 2023 dutchmen aspen trail, coleman, and kodiak travel trailers. the switch for the electric stabilizer jacks may not be waterproof from the back side of the switch, which can result in an electrical short.

Risk: An electrical short can cause the stabilizer jacks to extend during transit, increasing the risk of crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the jack switch, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed september 27, 2022. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 22-435.

Problem: Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain 2022 dutchmen aspen trail, coleman, colorado, voltage, yukon, keystone carbon, cougar, hideout, montana, outback, passport, raptor, retreat, springdale, sprinter and 2022-2023 keystone bullet travel trailers. the electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will repair or replace the awning fabric, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed september 16, 2022. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 22-434.

Problem: Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain 2019-2021 dutchmen aspen trail, coleman, keystone cougar, bullet, passport, hideout, springdale, sprinter, 2019 keystone impact, fuzion, residence, retreat, summerland, and dutchmen kodiak recreational vehicles, equipped with winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulators. the regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.

Risk: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. owner notification letters mailed february 25, 2021. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 21-414.

Problem: Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain 2019 dutchmen aspen trail and coleman recreational trailers, equipped with a capital cooktop inside the unit as the main cooking appliance. when the furnace is on, the cooktop flames may become inverted, which may lead to an excessive heat build up and a potential burn hazard.

Risk: An excessive heat build up can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the capital cooktop with an alternate cooktop, free of charge. the recall began april 5, 2019. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 19-348.

Problem: Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain 2018 keystone passport, summerland and hideout, dutchmen aspen trail and coleman, and crossroads zinger recreational trailers. these vehicles are equipped with norcold n306 mini refrigerators that may have a loose or missing propane gas valve test port screw.

Risk: The loose or missing propane gas port screw can allow propane gas to leak when the refrigerator is used in 'gas' mode, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install and tighten the gas valve port screw, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on april 23, 2018. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 18-315.

Problem: 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 mode

Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: 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 1

Problem: Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain model year 2018 dutchmen coleman recreational trailers, models 1705rb, 1755fd, 3015bh, 2605rl, 2305qb, 2515rl, 3025re, and 2855bh. the affected trailers may have been built with incorrect wiring connectors at the air conditioner junction box.

Risk: The incorrect connectors may result in the wires coming loose and shorting together, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect crimp style connector with a twist-on style connector, free of charge. the recall began on july 11, 2017. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 17-291.

Problem: Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain 2017 dutchmen coleman recreational trailers, model 2515rl. on these vehicles, the federal identification tag indicates incorrect tire and rim size information. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Risk: Incorrect label information may result in the operator using the wrong rim size for the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Keystone will notify owners and will supply a corrected federal identification tag, free of charge. the recall began on february 28, 2017. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 17-277.

Problem: Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain model year 2017 dutchmen coleman recreational trailers, models 1805rb, 3025re, 2305qb, 3015bh, 262bh and 2605rl, manufactured september 15, 2016, to september 27, 2016. wiring in the power center may be loose and some wires may be frayed.

Risk: Loose or frayed wiring may increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring in the power center, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on october 17, 2016. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-574-535-2100. keystone's number for this recall is 16-266.

Problem: Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 keystone sprinter, springdale, bullet, cougar, hideout, and passport trailers and 2015-2016 dutchmen aspen, coleman, denali, razorback, rubicon, and voltage trailers. for a full list of the specific models and floor plans affected, see rclrpt-15v207-4161.pdf under â“associated documents.┠in the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.

Risk: If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel hubs, free of charge. the recall began on june 29, 2015. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 15-230.

Problem: Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 aspen trail, coleman, and dutchmen recreational vehicles manufactured from october 4, 2011, through october 01, 2012. these vehicles may have been manufactured without an exterior vent for the furnace.

Risk: Without proper exhaust ventilation, the vehicle can fill with carbon monoxide resulting in asphyxiation. the heat build-up may also increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dutchmen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, install an exterior vent, free of charge. the recall began on november 15, 2012. owners may contact dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.