Dutchmen Kodiak problems & recalls

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 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 2018-2019 dutchmen kodiak recreational trailers, models 255bhsl and 283bhsl, equipped with 15-inch tires. the tire clearance to the floor may be insufficient, allowing the tire to contact the underside of the floor, possibly resulting in tire failure.

Risk: Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.

Fix: Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will install a suspension lift kit, free of charge. the recall began on april 12, 2019. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 19-349.

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 2016-2017 dutchmen kodiak recreational trailers manufactured june 10, 2015 through april 6, 2016. in the affected vehicles, the two sections of led rope lights that serve as backlighting for the countertop each have exposed ends which may short against each other, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Keystone notified owners, and dealers will install a heat shrink tube over one of the led rope light ends, free of charge. the recall began on june 8, 2016. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 16-255.

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: 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.