Dutchmen Denali problems & recalls

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 2015 keystone sprinter, cougar, montana, montana high country, outback, bullet, avalanche, alpine, fuzion, impact, laredo, raptor, carbon, and passport, and dutchmen kodiak, aerolite, denali, and voltage vehicles. in the affected vehicles, the screws that attach the expanding room to the sliding mechanism cable may fail allowing the room to extend unintentionally while the vehicle is in motion.

Risk: If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the screws that secure the drive chain, free of charge. the recall began on june 18, 2015. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 15-225.

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 2011 travel trailers manufactured from june 10, 2010, through september 3, 2010, and equipped with siemens and murray one inch plug-in circuit breakers. the "spring clip" plug-in assembly may break or fail to provide sufficient force to maintain a proper electrical connection in the panel board.

Risk: This could lead to excessive temperature, arcing or thermal damage at the connection point, and potential damage to the panel board's electrical insulation which could lead to fire, property damage, or personal injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the breakers and replace as necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on december 6, 2010. owners may contact dutchmen warranty service department at 1-574-537-0700.

Problem: Dutchmen is recalling certain travel trailers which were manufactured with incorrect axles. these vehicles were built with axles rated at 4,400 lbs. the vehicles should have been built with axles rated at 5,080 lbs.

Risk: Towing a vehicle with the axle loaded beyond the specified weight rating may result in axle failure leading to poor vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the axles on each vehicle with one's rated at 5,080 lbs free of charge. the recall began on november 13, 2009. owners may contact dutchmen warranty service department at 866-869-1109.

Problem: Dutchmen is recalling certain travel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. part 567, "certification." these vehicles were manufactured with the incorrect axle information printed on the federal certification label.

Risk: Towing a vehicle with the axle loaded beyond the specified weight rating may result in axle failure leading to poor vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dutchmen will mail the corrected tag to consumers or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label for them free of charge. the recall began on november 13, 2009. owners may contact dutchmen at 1-866-869-1109.