Recall 10V-589: 2011 Dutchmen Aerolite, 2011 Dutchmen Coleman and 7 more

DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Nov 17, 2010, covering about 1,723 vehicles.

NHTSA number
10V-589
Report date
Nov 17, 2010
Vehicles affected
1,723
Owners notified
Dec 6, 2010

The 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.

The 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.

The 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerDUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC.
ComponentElectrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number10V589000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Dutchmen Aerolite2011All years
Dutchmen Coleman2011All years
Dutchmen Colorado2011All years
Dutchmen Denali2011All years
Dutchmen Dutchmen2011All years
Dutchmen Four Winds2011All years
Dutchmen Grand Junction2011All years
Dutchmen Kodiak2011All years
Dutchmen Voltage2011All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 10V-589?

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.

How is recall 10V-589 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.