Dutchmen Dutchmen Lite problems & recalls

Problem: Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 coleman, dutchmen, and four winds, model year 2010 aristocrat, dutchmen lite, dutchmen sport and model year 2011 rainier recreational vehicles manufactured from november 2, 2009 through may 5, 2010. these vehicles were manufactured with axles that may not provide the proper tire sidewall clearance to the travel trailer wheel well or slide room cross shaft. if the proper tire sidewall clearance is not maintained, the tire could rub on the trailer wheel well or slide room cross shaft and result in a tire failure.

Risk: A tire failure could result in loss of control of the vehicle resulting in a crash of the vehicle.

Fix: Dealers will inspect vehicles and if inadequate sidewall tire clearance is found modifications will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on august 2, 2010. owners may contact the dutchmen warranty service department at 1-866-869-1109.

Problem: On certain motor homes equipped with rfd wheels, there is a defective weld of the wheels' center hub to the wheel's rim.

Risk: This could result in a wheel separation increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Rfd components is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners may contact rfd components at 574-295-3939 or dutchmen at 574-534-1224.