Dutchmen Rubicon 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 2015-2016 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: Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain model year 2015 dutchmen rubicon trailers manufactured august 22, 2014, to september 17, 2014. the affected vehicles may have been assembled with the clamp installed incorrectly on the fuel line at the generator fuel filter and the fuel tank. as a result, the fuel line may disconnect.

Risk: If the fuel line at the generator fuel filter and fuel tank disconnects, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line clamp on the generator and the fuel tank and reposition it, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on october 17, 2014. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 14-218.

Problem: Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2012 rubicon travel trailers manufactured from october 12, 2011, through february 23, 2012. these vehicles have been manufactured with a frame support located too close to the trailer tires which could result in the support contacting the tires when loaded.

Risk: Contact between the support and tire could result in tire failure, leading to loss of the vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dutchmen will notify owners, and dealers will remove the interfering frame support and install a new frame support, free of charge. the safety recall began on march 12, 2012. owners may contact dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.

Problem: Thor is recalling certain model year 2012 dutchmen voltage and rubicon trailers, manufactured from july 19, 2011 through december 21, 2011. the trailer wheels may not be fully seated on the hub and therefore may loosen and potentially detach from the trailer.

Risk: Wheel separation can lead to loss of control of the trailer increasing the risk of a crash. a detached wheel also poses a risk of injury to pedestrians and other vehicles.

Fix: Thor will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheels, and repair the trailers as necessary, free of charge. the safety recall began on january 25, 2012. owners may contact thor industries, inc. at 1-937-596-6849.

Problem: Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 rubicon travel trailers manufactured from december 8, 2010, through july 15, 2011. these vehicles may have been manufactured with the exterior furnace vent not installed in the sidewall of the trailer. the furnace can run without the proper exhaust ventilation and release carbon monoxide to the interior of the unit.

Risk: This could result in asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning. the heat build up from the exhaust can also result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the trailer to verify the furnace exhaust is present and install one if necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on august 26, 2011. owners may contact dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.

Problem: Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2011 rubicon and voltage recreational vehicles manufactured between august 16, 2010, through december 23, 2011. the fuel shut-off timer modules are defective. the module was supposed to be programmed with a 5 minute shut-off feature, which automatically shuts off the fuel pump after 5 minutes of no activity. the defective modules do not have this automatic shut-off feature programmed into them. this allows the fuel pump to continuously run if not shut off in the initial 5 minute period, causing it to overheat and fail.

Risk: Overheating may lead to fire, property damage, or personal injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the defective fuel shut-off timer modules free of charge. the safety recall began on january 17, 2011. owners may contact dutchmen at 574-537-0700.